Table of Contents:

Chapter 1

: Introduction
1.1 Background and Rationale
1.2 Research Aim and Objectives
1.3 Scope and Methodology
1.4 Structure of the Thesis

Chapter 2

: Historical Perspectives on Art and Architecture
2.1 Ancient Civilizations: The Birth of Architectural Expression
2.2 The Renaissance: Artistic Revival and Architectural Innovation
2.3 Modernism: The Bauhaus and the Integration of Art and Design
2.4 Postmodernism: Deconstructing Boundaries Between Art and Architecture

Chapter 3

: Theoretical Frameworks in Art and Architecture
3.1 Form Follows Function: The Modernist Paradigm
3.2 Aesthetic Theory and Architectural Criticism
3.3 Semiotics and the Language of Architecture
3.4 Poststructuralist Perspectives on Space and Place

Chapter 4

: Case Studies: Intersections of Artistic Expression and Architectural Design
4.1 Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture as Artistic Manifestation
4.2 Antoni Gaudí: Surrealist Aesthetics in Architectural Form
4.3 Zaha Hadid: Fluidity and Dynamism in Contemporary Architecture
4.4 Herzog & de Meuron: Materiality and Texture as Artistic Statements

Chapter 5

: Contemporary Trends and Future Directions
5.1 Digital Architecture: Exploring New Frontiers of Creativity
5.2 Sustainable Design: Harmonizing Aesthetics and Environmental Responsibility
5.3 Cultural Identity and Architectural Expression in a Globalized World
5.4 Speculative Futures: Art, Technology, and the Built Environment

Chapter 6: Conclusion
6.1 Summary of Findings
6.2 Contributions to Knowledge
6.3 Implications for Practice and Further Research

References

Appendices (if applicable)