Discursive FormationAn Examination Approach

of Modernity
Architecture in 1992-2001 China as a Sample

1992-2001

[ ] Li Hua ABSTRACT
[ ] Ge Ming This paper proposes an approach to studying the history of

contemporary architecture discursive formation. It attempts

to explore the following aspects: first, from the viewpoint of
( 210096) theoretical and historical studies, it expounds the framework,

contents and validity of the discursive formation as a method
to historize and intellectualize contemporary architectural
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framework, this paper takes architecture in 1992-2001 China
as a sample to illustrate how to understand, interpret and
reconstruct a knowledge of architecture. Third, it ventures to
identify the reasons why China and Asia could form a frontier for

pushing forward theory and history studies of contemporary

architecture and the methods.
KEY WORDS
discursive formation / practice; modernity; contemporary
architectural practice; historize; intellectualize

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institution

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[1] Michel Foucault. The Archaeology of

Knowledge [M]. London: Routledge, 1972.

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[4] Manfredo Tafuri. Francesco Dal Co, Modern
Architecture [M]. Milan: ElectaEditrice, 1976: 7.
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