Philosophy and Psychology in the Styles of Architecture and Environmental Design of the Late 19th- 21st Centuries

Abstract

Within the framework of training programs at the Moscow Institute of Architecture (State Academy), the tasks of brief illumination and explanation of the system of changing architectural and design styles of XIX-XXI centuries are set. Ignace Meyerson (1888-1983) in his writings showed that the work of creativity is a reflection of the psychology of the author. This statement formed the basis for choosing the angle of view, under which it was decided to consider a variety of stylistic trends. Namely, various psychological approaches, such as practicalism, laconism and "romantic dreams", have allowed us to systematize many trends of the last century and a half to three groups. This simplified systematization allows students to easily use them in their project activities. The division into three groups reveals the deep meanings of the psychological and philosophical foundations, to formulate the goals and tasks facing the architect, designer and customer.