Dom Hans van der Laan
27 Oct 1999 – 17 Jan 2000
Exhibition in Galleries 1, 2 and 3
Presenting the first British showing of the Dutch architectural theorist, Dom Hans van der Laan, this exhibition looks at what architecture symbolises, and the relationship between artists and architecture.
Installation view of Dom Hans van der Laan Courtesy Abdij Sint- Benedictusberg Vaals. Photo: Susan Crowe Installation view of Dom Hans van der Laan Courtesy Abdij Sint- Benedictusberg Vaals. Photo: Susan Crowe Dom Hans Van der Laan, 'Stonehenge' (1970) Courtesy Abdij Sint- Benedictusberg Vaals. Photo: Susan Crowe
Dom Hans van der Laan (1904 - 1991) was a Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, and one of the leading figures of the Bossche School. His theories on numerical proportions in architecture, such as the plastic number, became very influential in the field. This exhibition feautures a number of models and aids designed and used by Van der Laan to demonstrate his theories.
An audio recording of Irena Davidovici, in which she discusses minimalist architecture and the influence of Van Der Laan's work on contemporary architectural practice, is available in the Audio-visual section of the Henry Moore Institute's Research Library.
Venue details
Venue address
Henry Moore Institute
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 0113 246 7467
Opening times
Open 7 days a week, except Bank Holidays, from 11am to 5.30pm and until 8pm on Wednesdays.
Galleries are closed on Mondays.
The Institute will be closed over Christmas on Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 December, and on Monday 31 December and Tuesday 1 January for the New Year.
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