William Burges And The High Victorian Dream
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: John Murray, London, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Extensive pencil underlining of internal pages
This authoritative volume chronicles the extraordinary career of William Burges, a pivotal figure in Victorian architecture, whose innovative designs shaped the aesthetic landscape of his time. It uncovers the intricate details of his most ambitious projects, illustrating how his work embodied the grandeur and artistic aspirations of the High Victorian Dream. The text presents a compelling portrait of a visionary architect, placing his contributions within the broader context of 19th-century art and design. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the period's architectural philosophy and Burges's enduring legacy.
Author: J. Mordaunt Crook
Binding: Paperback
Published: John Murray, London, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Extensive pencil underlining of internal pages
This authoritative volume chronicles the extraordinary career of William Burges, a pivotal figure in Victorian architecture, whose innovative designs shaped the aesthetic landscape of his time. It uncovers the intricate details of his most ambitious projects, illustrating how his work embodied the grandeur and artistic aspirations of the High Victorian Dream. The text presents a compelling portrait of a visionary architect, placing his contributions within the broader context of 19th-century art and design. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the period's architectural philosophy and Burges's enduring legacy.