William Richard Lethaby

William Richard Lethaby

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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: Godfrey Rubens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Architectural Press., 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor laminate bumps to spine of DJ.

Lethaby chronicles the influential career and enduring legacy of William Richard Lethaby, a pivotal figure in the English Arts and Crafts movement. This insightful volume presents his groundbreaking architectural theories and his significant contributions to design education. It illustrates how Lethaby's philosophy championed craftsmanship and a holistic approach to art, profoundly shaping early 20th-century British design. The text details his innovative projects and his role in establishing the Central School of Arts and Crafts, offering a comprehensive understanding of his impact on modern architectural thought. This authoritative account provides a compelling portrait of a visionary whose ideas continue to resonate within contemporary design discourse.

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Description

Author: Godfrey Rubens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Architectural Press., 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor laminate bumps to spine of DJ.

Lethaby chronicles the influential career and enduring legacy of William Richard Lethaby, a pivotal figure in the English Arts and Crafts movement. This insightful volume presents his groundbreaking architectural theories and his significant contributions to design education. It illustrates how Lethaby's philosophy championed craftsmanship and a holistic approach to art, profoundly shaping early 20th-century British design. The text details his innovative projects and his role in establishing the Central School of Arts and Crafts, offering a comprehensive understanding of his impact on modern architectural thought. This authoritative account provides a compelling portrait of a visionary whose ideas continue to resonate within contemporary design discourse.