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An argument about the nature of architecture communication has been existed since mid
sixties. Some suggest its relevance to the natural language; it has vocabulary, structure and
syntax. And it obeys sign systems rules in its significance of meaning, and obeys
communication system in its codifying rules through social contraction.
This paper discusses, through analysis and comparison, how to apply a formulation of
set of dimensions from both semiotics model and Schulz model on both modern and post
modern architecture language. These dimensions would be applied to measure, both the success
and failure of architectural language, in its dealing with urban context and social structure.

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Langer, Susanne. Philosophy in a new key: a study in the symbolism of reason, rite and art. Cambridge: Harvard
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References
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Jencks, C., "Modern Movement in architecture", Academy Editions, Britain, 1975
Jencks, C., "Architecture Today", Academy Editions, Britain, 1993
Jencks, C., "The Language of Post Modernism Arch. "Academy Editions, London, 1978.
Nesbitt, k., 1996, Theorizing Anew Agenda For Architectural Design An Anthology Of
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Schulz, C., Intentions in Architecture, Massachusetts, the M.I.T.press, 1965.
Schulz, c., The Demand For A Contemporary Language For Architecture, 1986
Venturi, R., Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, 1966.
Zevi, B., The Modern Language of Architecture,1977.
Blake P., Form Follows Fiasco,1976.

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