Mythologies and mat(t)er

Abstract

This study had as its focus the hypothesis that a spatialisation of myth occurs in architecture. The first half of the report examined the workings of narrative, myth and ritual in architecture. The second half studied specific domestic mythologies and ritual objects. The site of this study was the material form of the Robie House, by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was concluded that the hypothesis could be seen to be valid for the examples chosen.