The authorship issue. A place for Women in the History of Architecture

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Abstract

The canon of architectural history as found in surveys and textbooks is still based on the contributions of male architects. Were women architects in fact this scarce? Recent projects and publications prove otherwise. The next question is how to arrive from highlighting women in architecture separately to an architectural history that integrates women's contributions. For this, the definition of architectural authorship is essential.
Definitions of authorship in architecture have been based on social conventions and conscious or unconscious assumptions regarding – amongst other aspects– gender. A contextual and empathetic look at the history of architecture can help recalibrate these notions of authorship, so that the polyphony of architecture and the collective nature of architectural production in which women have played a crucial role are given a place in the historiography and canon of architecture.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWomen in Architecture
Subtitle of host publicationDocuments and history
EditorsCatja Edens, Indira van 't Klooster, Setareh Noorani, Laurence Ostyn, Lara Schrijver
Place of PublicationRotterdam
PublisherNAI010
Chapter2
Pages44
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)978-94-6208-763-7
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2023
EventWomen in Architecture - Maassilo, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 16 Jun 202316 Aug 2023
https://rotterdamarchitectuurmaand.nl/en/programme/item/symposium-women-in-architecture/

Publication series

NameDocuments and Histories
Publishernai010 publishers
Number1
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceWomen in Architecture
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityRotterdam
Period16/06/2316/08/23
Internet address

Keywords

  • women
  • architecture
  • diversity and inclusion

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