Authenticity, Beauty, and Human Well-being: Architecture and Urbanism

2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest,Washington DC 20008

14 September, 2021

Description

A panel discussion on Why There Cannot Be Good Urbanism Without Good Architecture The National Civic Art Society and The American Conservative cordially invite you to attend a panel discussion on architecture and urbanism on Tuesday September 14 at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. The subject is “Authenticity, Beauty, and Human Well-being: Why There Cannot Be Good Urbanism Without Good Architecture.” The event, which will be followed by a reception, is free and open to the public. Registration is required. If the event is sold out, you may e-mail [email protected] to be added to the wait list. The speakers and individual topics are: Architect Nir Buras -- Neuroaesthetics, Technology, and a City of Makers NCAS Research Fellow Michael Curtis -- a Mid-Career Portfolio Ann Sussman -- How New Understandings in Psychology and Neuroscience Change How We “See” Architecture and Ourselves Date: Tuesday September 14 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Cost: Free Founded in 2002, the National Civic Art Society (www.civicart.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that educates and empowers civic leaders in the promotion of public art and architecture worthy of our great Republic. We do this by advancing the classical tradition in architecture, urbanism, and their allied arts. Through our programs and initiatives we guide government agencies and officials; assist practitioners; and educate students and the general public in the preservation and creation of beautiful, dignified public buildings, monuments, and spaces.