Editing Gottfried Semper (section)

== Legacy ==
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Gottfried Semper's legacy in the field of architecture is marked by his profound influence on architectural theory, design, and education, as evidenced by scholarly research and critical analysis.

# Theory of Polychromy: Semper's theory of polychromy, emphasizing the use of color in architecture, is well-documented in his own writings, such as "Der Stil in den technischen und tektonischen Künsten" (Style in the Technical and Tectonic Arts), where he discusses the symbolic and aesthetic significance of color in architectural ornamentation. This theory has been studied and cited by architectural historians such as Harry Francis Mallgrave in "Gottfried Semper: Architect of the Nineteenth Century," where Mallgrave explores Semper's theories in depth.
# Material Culture: Semper's interest in material culture and its role in architecture is a recurring theme in his works, particularly in "Der Stil." His ideas on material culture have been analyzed and discussed in various scholarly works, including articles by architectural historians such as Joseph Rykwert, who has examined Semper's views on the cultural significance of materials in architecture.
# Elements of Architecture: Semper's concept of the four elements of architecture has been discussed in numerous scholarly works on architectural theory and history. For example, in "The Semperian Tradition," author Joseph Rykwert discusses how Semper's elements influenced subsequent architectural thought and practice.
# Architectural Works: Semper's architectural works, including the Dresden Semper Opera House, have been extensively studied and documented in architectural histories and monographs. For instance, in "The Architecture of the City," Aldo Rossi discusses the significance of Semper's opera house as a key example of 19th-century architecture.
# Educational Influence: Semper's influence on architectural education is evident in the incorporation of his ideas into architectural curricula and pedagogical approaches. This influence has been documented in educational literature on architecture, such as "Architectural Education Today," edited by [[Neil Spiller]], which discusses the enduring relevance of Semper's ideas in contemporary architectural education.