Folly
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| - | In [[architecture]], a '''folly''' is an [[extravagant]], [[frivolous]] or [[fanciful]] building, designed more for [[artistic]] [[expression]] than for practicality. | + | |
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| - | The term comes from the fact that such structures have often been dubbed "[name of architect or builder]'s Folly", in the sense of [[foolishness]], fun or [[light-heartedness]]. Particularly because some follies were built by one individual alone, such as the massive complex by [[Ferdinand Cheval]]. | + | |
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| - | However, very few follies are completely without a practical purpose. Apart from their [[decorative]] aspect, many originally had a use which was lost later, such as hunting towers. Headley & Meulenkamp in <i>Follies Grottoes & Garden Buildings</i> defined a folly as a "misunderstood building". | + | |
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| - | Follies are often found in [[parks]] or large grounds of houses and [[stately home]]s. Some were deliberately built to look partially [[ruin]]ed. They were especially popular from the end of the [[16th century]] to the [[18th century]].{{GFDL}} | + | |
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- foolishness
- The purchase of Alaska from Russia was termed Seward's folly.
- thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence
- This is a war of folly.
- a fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
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