English Architecture

A Concise History

David Watkin (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

224 Seiten

2001 | Revised Edition
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-500-20338-5 (ISBN)

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A broad survey of English architecture, from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the 20th century. Concentrating on buildings still visible today, Watkin emphasizes the historic high points of English creative genius. He also provides an expanded chapter on the Modern Movement and more recent styles.

Is it possible to conduct a concise survey on the immense subject that is English architecture? David Watkin proves that it is: from Saxon times to the present day, Watkin directs the reader on a rich and enlightening journey that outlines the whole story, focusing on buildings that can still be seen today. The emphasis of this admirable and highly readable study is on the most exciting and ground-breaking periods and styles of English architectural genius.

David Watkins was a very well respected Architectural Historian.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	22.1.2001
Reihe/Serie	World of Art
Zusatzinfo	317 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	150 x 210 mm
Gewicht	470 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
Themenwelt	Technik ► Architektur
ISBN-10	0-500-20338-5 / 0500203385
ISBN-13	978-0-500-20338-5 / 9780500203385
Zustand	Neuware