{"title":"Randall S. Lindstrom","description":"\u003cp\u003eRandall S. Lindstrom’s works invite readers into the rich interplay between creativity and spatial design, exploring how architecture shapes and reflects human experience. His thoughtful investigations delve into the arts’ profound capacity to transform environments and inspire new ways of thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on themes such as kenosis and creativity, Lindstrom’s writing offers a nuanced perspective that bridges philosophy, culture, and artistic expression. Those interested in the cultural dimensions of art and architecture will find his books both illuminating and evocative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kenosis-creativity-architecture-by-randall-s-lindstrom-9780367522209","title":"Kenosis Creativity Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKenosis Creativity Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e locates and explores creativity’s grounding in the ancient concept of kenosis, the “emptying” that allows creativity to happen; that makes appearance possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt concretises that grounding through architecture—a primal expression of human creativity—critically examining, for the first time, kenotic instantiations evidenced in four iconic, international projects; works by Kahn, Pei, Ando, and Libeskind. Then, in a final turn, the potentiality of architecture’s \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e emptying is probed. Architect and author Randall Lindstrom draws on Western and Eastern philosophy, including that of Heidegger, Levinas, Derrida, Vattimo, Nishida, and Nishitani, as well as on the theology of Christianity, Judaism, and aspects of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Every chapter expands the argument that, if responsiveness to our world is taken seriously—if proper and sustainable responses are to be realised—then a deeper understanding of creativity, and so \u003cem\u003ekenosis\u003c\/em\u003e, is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book opens up a way of thinking about creativity and humanity’s readiness to be creative. It thereby presents a crucial enquiry—at the nexus of architecture, philosophy, and theology—for researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, and practitioners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606322462956,"sku":"9780367522209","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367522209-kenosis-creativity-architecture.jpg?v=1778151595"},{"product_id":"kenosis-creativity-architecture-by-randall-s-lindstrom-9780367522186","title":"Kenosis Creativity Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKenosis Creativity Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e locates and explores creativity’s grounding in the ancient concept of kenosis, the “emptying” that allows creativity to happen; that makes appearance possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt concretises that grounding through architecture—a primal expression of human creativity—critically examining, for the first time, kenotic instantiations evidenced in four iconic, international projects; works by Kahn, Pei, Ando, and Libeskind. Then, in a final turn, the potentiality of architecture’s \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e emptying is probed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitect and author Randall Lindstrom draws on Western and Eastern philosophy, including that of Heidegger, Levinas, Derrida, Vattimo, Nishida, and Nishitani, as well as on the theology of Christianity, Judaism, and aspects of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Every chapter expands the argument that, if responsiveness to our world is taken seriously—if proper and sustainable responses are to be realised—then a deeper understanding of creativity, and so \u003cem\u003ekenosis\u003c\/em\u003e, is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book opens up a way of thinking about creativity and humanity’s readiness to be creative. It thereby presents a crucial enquiry—at the nexus of architecture, philosophy, and theology—for researchers, graduate and postgraduate students, and practitioners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606322561260,"sku":"9780367522186","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367522186-kenosis-creativity-architecture.jpg?v=1778151609"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/randall-s-lindstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}