ORNAMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF 20TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE: DEFINITIONS AND TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

The article discusses the principles of ornament that are contextualized in architecture. An idea is suggested that an ornament is transformed from a physical decorative form into a spatial conceptual structure in accordance with the specifics of architecture. A theoretical concept of architectural form-building is formulated based on the principles of ornament considered.

Keywords

• architecture
• ornament
• text in architecture
• tradition
• transformation