Truth to materials - Revision history

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	* Aesthetics and architecture.		* Aesthetics and architecture.
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	* Arts and craft movement.		* Arts and craft movement.
	* Bauhaus.		* Bauhaus.

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	Critics of the theory argue that this sensitivity to materials has to be balanced with the imaginative ‘vision’ or creativity of the designer or craftsman. They hold that the aesthetic potential of materials should not be foregone solely in favour of its utilitarian purpose.		Critics of the theory argue that this sensitivity to materials has to be balanced with the imaginative ‘vision’ or creativity of the designer or craftsman. They hold that the aesthetic potential of materials should not be foregone solely in favour of its utilitarian purpose.

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	* Aesthetics and architecture.		* Aesthetics and architecture.
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	* Design principles.		* Design principles.
	* Form follows function.		* Form follows function.
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	* Genius loci.		* Genius loci.
	* Minimalist architecture.		* Minimalist architecture.

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	* Contextualism.		* Contextualism.
	* Design methodology.		* Design methodology.

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	* Arts and craft movement.		* Arts and craft movement.
	* Bauhaus.		* Bauhaus.

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		+	* Genius loci.
		+	* Minimalist architecture.
	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.
	* Phenomenology.		* Phenomenology.

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−	Truth to materials is an architectural theory ~~that is~~ based ~~around~~ the idea that materials should be used where they are most appropriate without their innate qualities being concealed in any way.	+	Truth to materials is an architectural theory based on the idea that materials should be used where they are most appropriate, and without their innate qualities being concealed in any way.

	The sculptor Henry Moore, said:		The sculptor Henry Moore, said:
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	Examples of this theory in practice include:		Examples of this theory in practice include:

−	* Exposed concrete left unpainted, shuttering marks unsanded~~, etc~~.	+	* Exposed concrete left unpainted, with shuttering marks unsanded.
−	* Timber’s natural grain left ~~without being polished~~, painted~~, etc~~.	+	* Timber’s natural grain left unpolished, painted or stained.
	* Copper’s natural patina left untouched.		* Copper’s natural patina left untouched.
−	* Steelwork left exposed ~~and not concealed~~.	+	* Steelwork left exposed.

−	As a theory, it is most closely associated with modernist architecture, although it ~~originates with~~ the Industrial Revolution, as a consequence of technological development, when it became increasingly possible to adapt materials for aesthetic purposes.	+	As a theory, it is most closely associated with modernist architecture, although it originated in the Industrial Revolution, as a consequence of technological development, when it became increasingly possible, but perhaps not desirable, to adapt materials for aesthetic purposes.

−	In the early-20th century, the Bauhaus movement taught ‘truth to materials’ as a core principle, and held that materials should be used in their most ‘honest’ form, without changing ~~its~~ nature. This was in conflict with the large range of synthetic materials that were being developed at the time which, due to their inexpensiveness and advantageous properties, were increasingly selected as a substitute for natural materials.	+	In the early-20th century, the Bauhaus movement taught ‘truth to materials’ as a core principle, and held that materials should be used in their most ‘honest’ form, without changing their nature. This was seen to be in conflict with the large range of synthetic materials that were being developed at the time which, due to their inexpensiveness and advantageous properties, were increasingly selected as a substitute for natural materials.

−	In practice, truth to materials requires ~~a certain~~ sensitivity on the part of a craftsman who works with ~~the structural properties of~~ the material. They should be aware of how a material can be drilled, sawn, shaped, etc., without damaging it, rendering it unsafe or unstable, ~~and so on. The desired effects required of~~ a ~~material can often be achieved by~~ the sensitivity ~~of the craftsman who is aware~~ how a ~~particular material can be~~ used and adapted.	+	In practice, truth to materials requires sensitivity on the part of the designer and the craftsman who works with the material. They should be aware of how a material can be drilled, sawn, shaped, etc., without damaging it, rendering it unsafe or unstable, but with a the sensitivity to how a it is most appropriately used and adapted.

−	Critics of the theory argue that ~~the~~ sensitivity ~~towards~~ materials has to ~~balance~~ with the imaginative ‘vision’ or creativity of the designer or craftsman. They hold that the aesthetic ~~character~~ of ~~the~~ materials should not be ~~neglected purely~~ in favour of its utilitarian purpose.	+	Critics of the theory argue that this sensitivity to materials has to be balanced with the imaginative ‘vision’ or creativity of the designer or craftsman. They hold that the aesthetic potential of materials should not be foregone solely in favour of its utilitarian purpose.

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	* Design methodology.		* Design methodology.
	* Design principles.		* Design principles.
−	* Form follows function.	+	* Form follows function.Genius loci.
−	* Genius loci.	+
	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.
	* Phenomenology.		* Phenomenology.

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	* Design methodology.		* Design methodology.
	* Design principles.		* Design principles.

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Truth to materials is an architectural theory that is based around the idea that materials should be used where they are most appropriate without their innate qualities being concealed in any way.

The sculptor Henry Moore, said:

“…one of the first principles of art so clearly seen in primitive work is truth to material; the artist shows an instinctive understanding of his material, its right use and possibilities.”

Examples of this theory in practice include:

* Exposed concrete left unpainted, shuttering marks unsanded, etc.
* Timber’s natural grain left without being polished, painted, etc.
* Copper’s natural patina left untouched.
* Steelwork left exposed and not concealed.

As a theory, it is most closely associated with modernist architecture, although it originates with the Industrial Revolution, as a consequence of technological development, when it became increasingly possible to adapt materials for aesthetic purposes.

In the early-20th century, the Bauhaus movement taught ‘truth to materials’ as a core principle, and held that materials should be used in their most ‘honest’ form, without changing its nature. This was in conflict with the large range of synthetic materials that were being developed at the time which, due to their inexpensiveness and advantageous properties, were increasingly selected as a substitute for natural materials.

In practice, truth to materials requires a certain sensitivity on the part of a craftsman who works with the structural properties of the material. They should be aware of how a material can be drilled, sawn, shaped, etc., without damaging it, rendering it unsafe or unstable, and so on. The desired effects required of a material can often be achieved by the sensitivity of the craftsman who is aware how a particular material can be used and adapted.

Critics of the theory argue that the sensitivity towards materials has to balance with the imaginative ‘vision’ or creativity of the designer or craftsman. They hold that the aesthetic character of the materials should not be neglected purely in favour of its utilitarian purpose.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Arts and craft movement.
* Bauhaus.
* Construction materials.
* Design methodology.
* Design principles.
* Form follows function.
* Genius loci.
* Modernist architecture.
* Phenomenology.
* Zeitgeist.

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