I thank everyone who responded to our plea for help on finding the source
for the quote: Architecture is the Mother of the Arts. I received a number
of varied and valued responses which will be passed on to our patron. This
was definitely a touch, thought-provoking question.
Thank you all.
Phyllis Pivorun
>Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 18:03:32 -0400
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: Phyllis Pivorun <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Fwd: Quotation: Still Looking
>
>Note: Additional Google responses indicate that the main phrase is
>"Mother of the Arts," and a number of things are noted as Mother of the
>Arts (architecture, philosophy, landscape architecture, etc.). Also, it
>seems that there have been lots of individuals who have used or made
>reference to this phrase or concept.
>
>But the question still persists: Is there an original source for the
>phrase or concept "Mother of the Arts?"
>
>Any further thoughts would be appreciated. I thank the individuals who
>have responded already.
>
>Phyllis Pivorun
>
>
>>Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 17:09:32 -0400
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>From: Phyllis Pivorun <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Quotation Question
>>
>>Does anyone know the source of the phrase or quote:
>>
>>"Architecture is the mother of all arts"
>>
>>A patron here thought that it may be from Vitruvius. We have not found
>>it in any of the standard quotation dictionaries.
>>
>>Appreciate your help.
>>Phyllis Pivorun
>>
>>Phyllis Pivorun
>>Media Resources Consultant
>>Emery A. Gunnin Architecture Library
>>112 Lee Hall, Clemson University
>>Clemson, SC 29634-0501
>>864-656-3934
>>[log in to unmask]
>
>Phyllis Pivorun
>Media Resources Consultant
>Emery A. Gunnin Architecture Library
>112 Lee Hall, Clemson University
>Clemson, SC 29634-0501
>864-656-3934
>[log in to unmask]
Phyllis Pivorun
Media Resources Consultant
Emery A. Gunnin Architecture Library
112 Lee Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0501
864-656-3934
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