9780856676611 - The Persistence of the Classical: Essays on Architecture Presented to David Watkin (8 results)

1st edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xiv, 240 p.: ill., plans; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. "Bibliography of David John Watkin, 1961-2008": p. 229-240. Contents:Theories, histories and writers -- Neo-classical and nineteenth-century studies -- Classicism and the picturesque in the twentieth century. Subjects: Watkin, David 1941-2018. Neoclassicism (Architecture). Architecture, Modern 20th century. Philip Hope Bagenal [1885-1979]. Marie-Joseph Peyre [1730-1785]. Classicism in architecture. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. Summary: "In this volume fifteen distinguished writers on architecture offer essays to mark the retirement of Professor David Watkin from the University of Cambridge. Linked by the common theme of classicism, the chapters are divided into three sections. The first section is concerned with architectural ideas and includes essays on Renaissance interpretations of Vitruvius, Roman Catholic chapels in post-Reformation London, and the architectural writers John Summerson and Hope Bagenal; the central section addresses aspects of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century neoclassicism and includes new work on Marie-Joseph Peyre, Charles Barry, and C.R. Cockerell; and the final section is devoted to studies of classicism and the Picturesque in the twentieth century. Essays in this last section include studies of Albert Richardson and the architectural partnership of McMorran and Whitby, as well as an account of the rise of postmodernism in relation to the Architecture of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts exhibition held at The Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1975-6. The book includes 107 monochome illustrations and a full bibliography of David Watkin's own writings." "The authors of the book include Barry Bergdoll, Anthony Geraghty, Manolo Guerci, John Harris, Richard John, Robin Middleton, Roderick O'Donnell, Alan Powers, John Martin Robinson, Frank Salmon, Charles Saumarez Smith, Roger Scruton, Gavin Stamp, John Wilton-Ely, and Christopher Woodward." 1 Kg.

1st edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xiv, 240 p.: ill., plans; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. "Bibliography of David John Watkin, 1961-2008": p. 229-240. Contents:Theories, histories and writers -- Neo-classical and nineteenth-century studies -- Classicism and the picturesque in the twentieth century. Subjects: Watkin, David 1941-2018. Neoclassicism (Architecture). Architecture, Modern 20th century. Philip Hope Bagenal [1885-1979]. Marie-Joseph Peyre [1730-1785]. Classicism in architecture. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. Summary: "In this volume fifteen distinguished writers on architecture offer essays to mark the retirement of Professor David Watkin from the University of Cambridge. Linked by the common theme of classicism, the chapters are divided into three sections. The first section is concerned with architectural ideas and includes essays on Renaissance interpretations of Vitruvius, Roman Catholic chapels in post-Reformation London, and the architectural writers John Summerson and Hope Bagenal; the central section addresses aspects of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century neoclassicism and includes new work on Marie-Joseph Peyre, Charles Barry, and C.R. Cockerell; and the final section is devoted to studies of classicism and the Picturesque in the twentieth century. Essays in this last section include studies of Albert Richardson and the architectural partnership of McMorran and Whitby, as well as an account of the rise of postmodernism in relation to the Architecture of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts exhibition held at The Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1975-6. The book includes 107 monochome illustrations and a full bibliography of David Watkin's own writings." "The authors of the book include Barry Bergdoll, Anthony Geraghty, Manolo Guerci, John Harris, Richard John, Robin Middleton, Roderick O'Donnell, Alan Powers, John Martin Robinson, Frank Salmon, Charles Saumarez Smith, Roger Scruton, Gavin Stamp, John Wilton-Ely, and Christopher Woodward." 1 Kg.

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: FINE. First Edition. 256 pp. Smudge to fore edge, exceedingly clean and sharp otherwise.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xiv, 240 pages : illustrations, plans ; 26 cm. Subjects: Watkin, David 1941-2018; Neoclassicism (Architecture); Architecture, Modern 20th century; Classicism in architecture; Architecture, Modern. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Blue cloth boards, illustrated dj. xiv, 240 pages : illustrations, plans. Includes bibliographical references./ "Bibliography of David John Watkin, 1961-2008": pages 229-240.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. cloth, hardcover in dust jacket., no flaws or wear. clean, no markings. no bumps, tears, creases. tight binding. pristine copy.; english text.; xiv-240pp., b/w illustrations. 15 essays by various contributors. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Festschrift.

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hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!