Can one think that because we are engineers, beauty does…
“Can one think that because we are engineers, beauty does not preoccupy us or that we do not try to build beautiful, as well as solid and long lasting structures? Aren't the genuine functions of strength always in keeping with unwritten conditions of harmony? ... Besides, there is an attraction, a special charm in the colossal to which ordinary theories of art do not apply.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Questions whether engineers must balance beauty with function and harmony.
In simple terms: Engineers should blend beauty and strength.
Key Takeaway
Pursue elegant design.
Themes
engineering
aesthetics
harmony
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
technical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- building bridges
- product design
Key Concepts
design theory
architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can function and beauty coexist?
- What compromises are necessary?
A Different Perspective
May idealize aesthetics.