Secret Springs - Bragdon, Claude
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""Secret Springs: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by Claude Bragdon, an American architect, writer, and philosopher who lived from 1866 to 1946. In this book, Bragdon shares his life story, starting from his childhood in rural New York to his successful career as an architect in New York City. Bragdon discusses his early interests in art and architecture, his education at Cornell University, and his experiences working as an architect in Rochester, New York. He also writes about his spiritual and philosophical beliefs, which he developed through his study of Theosophy, a spiritual…mehr

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""Secret Springs: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by Claude Bragdon, an American architect, writer, and philosopher who lived from 1866 to 1946. In this book, Bragdon shares his life story, starting from his childhood in rural New York to his successful career as an architect in New York City. Bragdon discusses his early interests in art and architecture, his education at Cornell University, and his experiences working as an architect in Rochester, New York. He also writes about his spiritual and philosophical beliefs, which he developed through his study of Theosophy, a spiritual movement that emphasizes the unity of all religions and the importance of spiritual growth. Throughout the book, Bragdon reflects on his personal and professional struggles, including his battles with depression and alcoholism. He also shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, from the nature of creativity to the role of architecture in society. ""Secret Springs"" is a fascinating look at the life of a visionary architect and thinker, written in Bragdon's elegant and insightful prose. It provides a unique perspective on the cultural and intellectual climate of the early 20th century, and offers valuable insights into the creative process and the pursuit of spiritual growth.1917. A definitive autobiography of Claude Bragdon, containing sections dealing with his personal life, architectural life, theatrical life, literary life and occult life. Also included are appendices with The Immortal Beloved and The Fourth Dimension.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Claude Fayette Bragdon (1866-1946) was an American architect, writer, and stage designer known for his contributions to the progressive architectural movement and his development of projective ornamentation. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, Bragdon's career flourished in Rochester, New York, where he designed notable buildings such as the New York Central Railroad Station and the Rochester First Universalist Church. Bragdon was influenced by the ideas of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, but he developed his own concept of "organic architecture" rooted in nature and intended to foster democratic community in industrial society. He believed in harmonizing buildings through regular geometry and musical proportion to create a consensual culture. Additionally, he introduced "projective ornament," a universal form-language based on mathematical patterns abstracted from nature, to unify architecture, art, design, and society. Throughout his career, Bragdon's work showcased his exceptional ink rendering skills and inventive geometric ornamentation. He also pursued a second career as a stage designer in New York City. In his writings, such as "The Beautiful Necessity" and "Architecture and Democracy," Bragdon advocated for an organic Gothic style and explored spiritual topics. While Bragdon's architectural practice waned in the 1910s and 1920s, his ideas found resonance in later architects like Buckminster Fuller. His legacy endures through his contributions to modernist architecture and his emphasis on the integration of geometric pattern with social and architectural design.