Pro|me|the|an

Pro|me|the|an
Pro|me|the|an «pruh MEE thee uhn», adjective.
of, having to do with, or suggestive of Prometheus, especially in his skill or art; daringly original: »

Andrews is drawn to whatever in architecture is boldly marked with personality, whatever is Promethean and existential (Harper's).


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