Gothic For The Steam Age: An Illustrated Biography Of George Gilbert Scott
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Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aurum Press, 2015
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography, Gothic For The Steam Age: An Illustrated Biography Of George Gilbert Scott, chronicles the influential career of one of Victorian England's most prolific architects. Gavin Stamp meticulously uncovers Scott's significant contributions to the Gothic Revival movement, detailing his innovative designs and the controversies that often surrounded his monumental projects. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an architect whose work shaped the urban and ecclesiastical landscape during a period of rapid industrial and social change. It illustrates how Scott adapted historical styles to the demands of the modern era, offering critical insights into the intersection of art, technology, and patronage in the nineteenth century. Readers gain an authoritative understanding of Scott's enduring legacy and the architectural spirit of the Steam Age.
Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aurum Press, 2015
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography, Gothic For The Steam Age: An Illustrated Biography Of George Gilbert Scott, chronicles the influential career of one of Victorian England's most prolific architects. Gavin Stamp meticulously uncovers Scott's significant contributions to the Gothic Revival movement, detailing his innovative designs and the controversies that often surrounded his monumental projects. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an architect whose work shaped the urban and ecclesiastical landscape during a period of rapid industrial and social change. It illustrates how Scott adapted historical styles to the demands of the modern era, offering critical insights into the intersection of art, technology, and patronage in the nineteenth century. Readers gain an authoritative understanding of Scott's enduring legacy and the architectural spirit of the Steam Age.