Sweetness And Light: The 'Queen Anne' Movement 1860-1900
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Mark Girouard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This architectural history, Sweetness And Light: The Queen Anne Movement 1860-1900, chronicles the influential Queen Anne Revival style that swept through Britain and America during the late 19th century. It uncovers the aesthetic principles and social contexts that shaped this distinctive movement, characterized by its picturesque asymmetry, red brickwork, and eclectic detailing. The narrative presents a scholarly yet engaging account of the architects, patrons, and cultural forces behind the style's widespread adoption. Readers will find a comprehensive illustration of how this architectural trend reflected and influenced Victorian society, offering a vivid portrait of a pivotal era in design. The work argues for the enduring legacy of Queen Anne architecture, detailing its impact on subsequent design movements.
Author: Mark Girouard
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This architectural history, Sweetness And Light: The Queen Anne Movement 1860-1900, chronicles the influential Queen Anne Revival style that swept through Britain and America during the late 19th century. It uncovers the aesthetic principles and social contexts that shaped this distinctive movement, characterized by its picturesque asymmetry, red brickwork, and eclectic detailing. The narrative presents a scholarly yet engaging account of the architects, patrons, and cultural forces behind the style's widespread adoption. Readers will find a comprehensive illustration of how this architectural trend reflected and influenced Victorian society, offering a vivid portrait of a pivotal era in design. The work argues for the enduring legacy of Queen Anne architecture, detailing its impact on subsequent design movements.