The Art and Architecture of Freemasonry: An Introductory Study

Curl, James Stevens

ISBN 10: 0713458275 / ISBN 13: 9780713458275

Published by B T Batsford Ltd, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art and Architecture of Freemasonry: An Introductory Study
• Publisher: B T Batsford Ltd
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713458275
• ISBN 13: 9780713458275
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book examines the origins, development and iconography of Freemasonry, to throw light on its important role in European and American cultural development. A particularly important period is the Eighteenth century, when Freemasonry could count amongst its ranks Mozart, Washington and Voltaire. Professor Curl shows how art, architecture, design, theatre and music owe a great debt to the traditions of Freemasonry.

About the Author

James Stevens Curl is Professor of Architectural History and Senior Research Fellow at The Queen's University of Belfast. He read for his Doctorate at University College London, and in 1991-2 was Visiting Fellow at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. He has established an international reputation for scholarship, lucidity of style, and thorough investigations in little-known fields of research. His many books include Classical Architecture, also published by Batsford.