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Discover 'Ugliness and Judgment', a groundbreaking exploration of architecture's complexities through the lens of beauty and societal impact. In this insightful book, Timothy Hyde challenges traditional perceptions of architectural aesthetics, delving into the often-overlooked implications of ugliness in our built environment. With ISBN 9780691179162, this 2019 release by Princeton University Press examines over three centuries of British architectural history, connecting historical debates from Stonehenge to contemporary views on the National Gallery. Explore how aesthetic judgments shape our cities and communities, influencing public opinions and sparking controversies that reach beyond mere style. Hyde illuminates how structures deemed ugly, from the gothic revival Houses of Parliament to the brutalist concrete of the South Bank, provoke intense discussions within parliamentary committees and public inquiries. Engage with notable architects like Christopher Wren, John Soane, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as Hyde reveals their entanglements in aesthetic judgments that extend into art, politics, and civil society. 'Ugliness and Judgment' invites readers to reconsider the intrinsic relationship between architecture, societal transformation, and the nuances of aesthetic measurement, making it essential reading for architecture enthusiasts, scholars, and critics alike. Explore the deeper meanings behind architectural beauty and its societal judgments today.