1 Plus Infinity - a Complex UniverseTotal Interdependence of Existence (TIE) - Condition of Existence (CE)

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The book covers a highly significant period (1786-1788) in Goethe’s life in which he is relating his understanding of the workings of nature with change, in particular morphological change, and his realisation that relatable change is constantly taking place in other areas of existence; in particular within architecture. Although the link is not specifically made there is an unmistakable direct correlation to what we now so readily refer to as evolution. Goethe in his studies has been highly impressed by the work of the architect Palladio and the understanding that Palladio has, through his own studies of the work of the work of Vitruvius, for the relevance of appreciation of form in relation to space and light. The period covered by the book is that of a trip made by Goethe to Italy to allow him to experience both the nature of the land that had inspire the ancient world and its creators and the creations of the architect, Palladio, for whom he had so much respect. The authors utilise Goethe’s diary entries and letters from this period and Goethe’s own, much later account, the Italian Journey, of this period of his life and its significance. Of particular importance is the development of Goethe’s own understanding of how and what is taking place, the change in morphology, over duration. The author’s investigate the significance of the parallels recognised by Goethe between on the one side architecture and the other nature. The link is made to the subsequent concepts of an archetypal plant, The Metamorphosis of Plants and the part played by formative forces.