To restrict the meaning of (architectural) formalism to art for art's sake is not only reactionary; it can also be a purposeless quest for perfection or originality which degrades form into a mere instrumentality".
To restrict the meaning of ( architectural ) formalism to art for art 's sake is not only reactionary ; it can also be a purposeless quest for perfection or originality which degrades form into a mere instrumentality " .
What sort of quest lacks purpose?
What sort of quest lacks purpose ?
quest for perfection or originality
quest for perfection or originality