The work of art shows people new directions and thinks of the future. The house thinks of the present. Adolf Loos artdirectionfuture Change image and share on social
Man loves everything that satisfies his comfort. He hates everything that wants to draw him out of his acquired and secured position and that disturbs him. Thus he loves the house and hates art. Adolf Loos acquireartcomfort Change image and share on social
The room has to be comfortable; the house has to look habitable. Adolf Loos comfortablehabitablehouse Change image and share on social
The law courts must appear as a threatening gesture toward secret vice. The bank must declare: here your money is secure and well looked after by honest people. Adolf Loos bankcourtdeclare Change image and share on social
The work of art is brought into the world without there being a need for it. The house satisfies a requirement. The work of art is responsible to none; the house is responsible to everyone. The work of art wants to draw people out of their state of comfort. Adolf Loos artbringcomfort share on social
Does it follow that the house has nothing in common with art and is architecture not to be included in the arts? Only a very small part of architecture belongs to art: the tomb and the monument. Everything else that fulfils a function is to be excluded from the domain of art. Adolf Loos architectureartbelong share on social
