Architectural symbolism in tradition and modernity

Abstract

The article considers the architectural form and its components: physical, artistic, symbolic forms. Symbolism in architectural form has been used since antiquity as a way of transmitting certain sacred information in an associative way. The symbolism of the architectural form has traditionally been addressed at several levels: digital / numerical symbolism; graphic characters; conceptually - planning and conceptual-spatial levels. Modern architectural objects partially use the traditional methods of symbolism and are more characterized by the use of associations, metaphors and direct imitation. All techniques are illustrated both by the existing architectural objects, classical and modern, as well as by the example of architectural competitions on space exploration Marstopia, Moontopia, Moon Trip.