The Strange Genius Of William Burges: Art-Architect, 1827-1881
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: J. Mordaunt Crook
Binding: Paperback
Published: National Museum of Wales., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to top-edge,previous owner details with original price '3.50' to FEP.
This scholarly work chronicles the remarkable life and unconventional career of William Burges, a pivotal figure in Victorian architecture. It uncovers the intricate details of his artistic vision and the distinctive Gothic Revival structures he designed, which continue to captivate with their imaginative grandeur. The narrative presents Burges as an art-architect whose singular genius defied contemporary norms, illustrating his profound impact on 19th-century design. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of his innovative approach and the enduring legacy of his architectural masterpieces.
Author: J. Mordaunt Crook
Binding: Paperback
Published: National Museum of Wales., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to top-edge,previous owner details with original price '3.50' to FEP.
This scholarly work chronicles the remarkable life and unconventional career of William Burges, a pivotal figure in Victorian architecture. It uncovers the intricate details of his artistic vision and the distinctive Gothic Revival structures he designed, which continue to captivate with their imaginative grandeur. The narrative presents Burges as an art-architect whose singular genius defied contemporary norms, illustrating his profound impact on 19th-century design. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of his innovative approach and the enduring legacy of his architectural masterpieces.