The Beautiful Necessity

""The Beautiful Necessity: Seven Essays on Theosophy and Architecture"" is a collection of essays written by Claude Bragdon, an American architect and Theosophist. In this book, Bragdon explores the relationship between Theosophy, a spiritual movement that seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe, and architecture. He argues that architecture is not just a practical pursuit, but also a spiritual one, and that the principles of Theosophy can be applied to create beautiful and meaningful buildings.The book is divided into seven essays, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between Theosophy and architecture. Bragdon discusses topics such as the symbolism of architecture, the use of color and light, and the importance of proportion and harmony. He also examines the role of the architect as a spiritual leader, and the ways in which architecture can inspire and uplift the human spirit.Throughout the book, Bragdon draws on examples from a wide range of cultures and time periods, from ancient Egyptian temples to modern skyscrapers. He argues that the principles of Theosophy are universal and timeless, and that they can be applied to create buildings that are not only beautiful and functional, but also spiritually meaningful.Overall, ""The Beautiful Necessity"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the relationship between spirituality and architecture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of these two fields, and for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of great architecture.1922. Reveals how consciousness, music, and architecture merge to create a beautiful synthesis of mankind, structures, and the universe. Contents: The Art of Architecture; Unity and Polarity; Changeless Change; The Bodily Temple; Latent Geometry; The Arithmetic of Beauty; Frozen Music; Conclusion. Essential for Theosophists and Freemasons!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.