The English House: 1860-1914
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Building Trust., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor peeling to spine.
Hermann Muthesius's seminal work, The English House: 1860-1914, chronicles the profound transformation of domestic architecture in England during a pivotal era. This authoritative study uncovers the stylistic innovations and social forces that shaped the iconic English home, from the Arts and Crafts movement to the Garden City ideal. Muthesius presents a meticulous analysis of design principles, construction methods, and the evolving relationship between architecture and daily life. His insightful observations illustrate the enduring legacy of this period on modern housing, offering a comprehensive understanding of a golden age in British design.
Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Building Trust., 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor peeling to spine.
Hermann Muthesius's seminal work, The English House: 1860-1914, chronicles the profound transformation of domestic architecture in England during a pivotal era. This authoritative study uncovers the stylistic innovations and social forces that shaped the iconic English home, from the Arts and Crafts movement to the Garden City ideal. Muthesius presents a meticulous analysis of design principles, construction methods, and the evolving relationship between architecture and daily life. His insightful observations illustrate the enduring legacy of this period on modern housing, offering a comprehensive understanding of a golden age in British design.