"I would like to ask Dr. Kong a second question. ”

As these words slowly came out of Li Huayong's mouth, the entire classroom instantly became quiet.

Yes, very quiet and silent. Because of the previous question, almost everyone is now looking forward to his second question, and it is precisely because of this expectation that the situation seems to be quietly taking a certain turn.

Li Huayong still stared at Dr. Kong with a smile, still a harmless smile, but in the face of his expression, Dr. Kong Da felt very different from before.

If his biggest feeling before was "crooked", then what about now?, Dr. Kong now feels deeply aggrieved, and in the face of Li Huayong's gaze, he even has a little... Panic.

Li Huayong's second question finally came out: "I just saw on the poster at the door that the title of Dr. Kong's lecture today seems to be Western architectural art and aesthetics, right? But I listened to it for a long time, and I don't know if I didn't hear it, or if you were negligent, Dr. Kong, I want to ask Dr. Kong now, what do you think is the highest standard of architectural aesthetics that they adopt or abide by in the current Western architectural community?"

The highest standards of architectural aesthetics.

After Li Huayong asked this question, Dr. Kong Da instantly opened his mouth, and the teachers and students in the audience discussed again.

Facing everyone's reaction, Li Huayong laughed secretly in his heart at this time. It's really not that he is bragging, it should be said that the reaction of everyone, whether it is Dr. Kong's stammering words, or the discussions of teachers and students, are all expected by him.

What kind of questions are difficult to answer? Of course, everyone knows this, and the real questions are easier to answer, and those questions that are vain and cheeky are even more difficult to answer. And the most imaginary of all the "imaginary problems" is, of course, the so-called "metaphysical" problems. These kinds of questions are the most difficult to answer, and the ones who can answer them are usually the creatures called "philosophers".

Li Huayong's question just now is a bit "metaphysical".

Dr. Confucius, on the other hand, is just a "public knowledge", a so-called "cultural elite", and he is not really a philosopher, so his reaction now is really normal.

By the same token, "metaphysical" questions, while difficult to answer, tend to seem very forced, and most people, especially those with a bit of culture, tend to be most interested in these kinds of questions.

It must be admitted that the teachers and students in the university are of course cultural people, so they are now talking about it, so their reaction is also not unexpected by Li Huayong.

Li Huayong did not let this situation last long, he took the initiative to say the answer----- it must be pointed out that Li Huayong did this deliberately, because although he knew that Dr. Kong was not a philosopher, but after all, he was not familiar with this person, what if Dr. Kong Da reacted very quickly? What if someone organized a language to answer in a short time? In this way, he pretended not to be able to do it, so he had to preemptively say the answer:

"If I'm not mistaken, in the current Western architectural world, the "three elements of architecture" should be the highest aesthetic criterion, Dr. Kong, what do you think?"

Three elements of architecture. Li Huayong came up with another term that seemed to be very compelling.

After he said the term, the reaction of everyone in the classroom was divided into two groups, those who knew the term began to think about it, and those who did not know began to inquire about what the "three elements of architecture" were.

After Li Huayong finished speaking, he had been staring at Dr. Kong, but at this moment, another voice sounded in his ears, which was Lei Yutong's voice:

"Yong, Brother Yong, what are the three elements of architecture?"

Li Huayong turned his head, he happened to meet Lei Yutong's eyes, facing Lei Yutong's peerless beauty, at that moment, Li Huayong was a little stunned, and then he remembered some clips from two years ago again:

"Brother Yong, what do you mean by traceability?"

"Brother Yong, what are these concrete blocks for......

Everyone often says that "things are not people", but Li Huayong's current feeling is that "things are not people", the environment is different, the location is different, the problems are different, the only thing that has not changed seems to be Lei Yutong's clear eyes.

Li Huayong's stunned stunned thought lasted for about one to two seconds, and just as he was about to answer, his heart suddenly moved, he turned his head to look at Dr. Kong, and then said to Lei Yutong with a smile:

"Tongtong, today is Dr. Kong's lecture, I think so, you should ask Dr. Kong to answer this question. ”

Li Huayong was not whispering to Lei Yutong, although his tone was very gentle, his voice was enough for the whole classroom to hear. After hearing Li Huayong's words, a strange atmosphere began to permeate the classroom.

That kind of weird feeling is difficult for ordinary people to experience, but it doesn't matter, the higher the education, the more people have to experience, especially Dr. Confucius, who has obtained a doctorate, of course, his experience is deeper.

When Li Huayong finished saying this, Dr. Kong's spirit was in a trance, and at this moment he even remembered his mentor.

Yes, Dr. Kong did remember his mentor when he was a PhD student in the United States:

"Come, Mr. Kong, you can help me answer this junior student's question......

The only difference is that it used to be my own mentor who made me do it, but now it's a high school student who "laughs like a fool" who lets me do it.

Aggrieved!

Everyone should be able to understand Dr. Kong's aggrieved feelings, right?

But what can Dr. Kong do after he has been aggrieved? Can he refuse Li Huayong? No, at least Li Huayong is sure that he can't.

If he doesn't explain to you what the "three elements of architecture" are, what does this make people think? You don't know what the "highest standard of architectural aesthetics" is, after all, that question is too metaphysical. But what about the question, that's a real problem, right? Don't you even know about it?

I don't know if you're embarrassed to give lectures in China.......

Of course, this is not the main reason why Li Huayong is so sure. The more important reason why Li Huayong is so sure is because Dr. Kong is just a "public knowledge", and all "public knowledge" have a common characteristic, that is, they are very thick-skinned.

Li Huayong has seen all kinds of "public knowledge", but the only thing he has not seen is the kind of "public knowledge" that "soldiers can be killed but not humiliated", so from this point of view, "public knowledge" is not without merit, at least all of them have the "style of a general" like General Han Xin Han.

Although he was extremely aggrieved and his face was ugly, after weighing the pros and cons, Dr. Kong tried his best to maintain his demeanor, and he began to explain to the teachers and students what the "three elements of architecture" are.

The next period of time seems to be the time of Dr. Confucius's performance, he is explaining, and Li Huayong and others are listening carefully. It must be admitted that Dr. Kong is indeed an excellent "public knowledge", he not only has a thick enough skin, but also has the matching eloquence, his explanation is very clear, the analysis is also very organized, and the "three elements of architecture" are narrated.

"Sturdy, practical, pleasant, Brother Yong, these are the three elements of architecture?"

Faced with Lei Yutong's whispered inquiry, Li Huayong smiled at her, and then gave an affirmative answer.

That's right, safety, practicality, pleasure, this is the so-called "three elements of architecture", and it can also be considered that this is the highest criterion of architectural aesthetics. Some people may be disappointed when they see these words, and they will think that these words are not too simple, as if they are not enough.

If anyone thinks so, then Li Huayong can only regret to tell you that it is not that these words are not enough, it is likely that you are not enough. Because truly beautiful things are often simple, just like these adjectives, back to basics, the road to simplicity!

The so-called architectural aesthetics, if translated into the most simple vernacular, that is, "what kind of building can be called beautiful?", for such a question, later a master answered like this: a beautiful building, it must be solid and safe, it must have practical value rather than an empty shelf, in addition, it can also make people feel happy, whether it is the person who appreciates it or the person who uses it, can produce spiritual pleasure. If a building meets these three requirements, then it can be considered a beautiful building.

These are the three elements of architecture.

Later, people in the construction industry took this sentence for granted, and formed a consensus in the whole industry, so the three elements of architecture gradually became the highest standard of architectural aesthetics.

In this lecture hall at Jitong University, Dr. Confucius's lecture continues:

“... When it comes to the three elements of architecture, there is an award that cannot be left out, that is, the famous Pritzker Architecture Prize, as you know, the history of the Pritzker Architecture Prize is not long, and its prize money is not the highest among all architecture awards, and it is also initiated by Jay Pritzker and his wife Cindy, which is a private award. But why did Pritzker have such influence and credibility in a short period of time, and was hailed as the "Nobel" in the architectural world? I think this has something to do with the three elements of architecture, because only this award has always taken the three elements of architecture as the selection criteria, and behind the medal of the Pritzker Prize, there is an ..... engraved with the three elements of architecture: solidity, practicality, and pleasure."

After all the exuberance, Dr. Kong always returned to normal, and his face was a little ruddy.

The teachers and students of Jitong University did not hesitate to give him applause, and Li Huayong was also smiling and applauding.

It's a pity that today is not destined to be a good day for Dr. Kong, Li Huayong's next question made his face pale again.

"Who came up with the three elements of architecture?"

"This, it seems, is the English Henry, Wharton, who was a seventeenth-century architect and artist. ”

"Yes, Mr. Henry was a seventeenth-century architect, so I would like to ask Dr. Kong, you just said that Pritzker was initiated by Jay Pritzker and his wife Cindy, do you know who suggested that he engrave this sentence on the medallion?

Dr. Kong was speechless, it was not that he did not know who it was, it was precisely because he knew this person that his face turned pale.

Of course, the teachers and students of Jitong University are smart people, and when they see Dr. Kong's expression, and then think of the first question, many people guess that this person is Chinese again.

"Who's it?

Li Huayong smiled slightly, and just as he was about to say the answer,

"It's Mr. Tong, Mr. Tong Ning, you don't know, right?"

Li Huayong looked back, it was old Qian again, and now Professor Qian Zhengying, who was dressed like a migrant worker, helped him with the answer.

"Damn, do you say he's stealing my limelight? Or is he the best .....?"