Victorian Architecture: World of Art Series (E) - Softcover

Roger Dixon; Stefan Muthesius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500201609 ISBN 13: 9780500201602

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1978

Synopsis

The buildings of Victorian Britain are perhaps the most varied and colourful in the country's architectural history. They mirror the great changes that were taking place in society and in technology; and they also express the delight of patrons and designers in almost every style from the world's past. The authors have organized their story by building types - houses, structures for entertainment, for industry and commerce, civic architecture, churches and schools - to show how the buildings sprang from the interplay between social forces, ideals, techniques and individual genius. The book also includes a unique dictionary of more than 300 architects of the period.

About this title

Review:

'Covers in a clear, concise and intelligent way the most complex period of British architecture. It will bring the subject alive for readers' - British Books News

About the Author:

Stefan Muthesius is a specialist in the 18th to 20th century history of architecture, urban design, and applied arts and design. His book The English Terraced House won the Sir Banister Fletcher Prize.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0500201609
• ISBN 13: 9780500201602
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288