The Transformation Of Aesthetics In Architecture From Traditional To Modern Architecture 1st Edition Ma Femi Emmanuel Arenibafo Architectural Technology Department by *ma. Femi Emmanuel Arenibafo Architectural Technology Department, School Of Environmental Studies, Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria instant download after payment.

Aesthetics is the philosophical study of art and natural beauty and it is
indicated by the feelings of pleasure or displeasure which comes from visual
and aural elements and artifacts. Hence, aesthetics depends on animate or
inanimate organization which can be perceived either subjectively or
objectively. This aesthetic element is uniquely present in the traditional
buildings and modern buildings of southwestern part of Nigeria. This study is
set out to evaluate and bring into lime light the aesthetic characteristics of
traditional buildings and that of the modern buildings, how one style or
aesthetic element gradually prevail over or transform to another, reasons and
consequences of one completely predominating another in Yoruba region of
Nigeria. Moreover, this study therefore, is divided into four parts, which are:
(a) overview of the history of modern and traditional Architecture of Yoruba
land (b) aesthetic characteristics or indicators of traditional and modern
architecture in Yoruba land, (c) the differences between the aesthetic of both
style of Architecture and what is responsible for this change or
transformation in their aesthetic value. The research concludes with
recommendations of synchronizing both style of architecture design in getting
an optimum aesthetic value, and offers a room for further research and
development of a consistent and notable architectural typology for southwest
Nigeria.
JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY URBAN AFFAIRS (2017) 1(1), 35-44.
https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)35-44