Architecture criticism is the evaluation and analysis of buildings, structures, and designs based on their aesthetic, functional, and cultural significance. It focuses on the present and seeks to understand the meaning of the architecture in contemporary contexts. In contrast, architectural history is the study of the evolution and development of architecture over time. It examines the past and seeks to understand the social, cultural, and political factors that influenced the design and construction of buildings. While both architecture criticism and architectural history share the goal of understanding architecture, the former is concerned with current and ongoing trends, while the latter is focused on the historical perspective.
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