English Domestic Architecture by Anthony Quiney

English Domestic Architecture by Anthony Quiney

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An illustrated survey of domestic architecture in Kent from the 13th century to the 1990s. Beginning with a discussion of the county, its history and its builders, the text then covers design, technique and materials and finally looks at typical and distinctive features of the houses themselves.

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English Domestic Architecture by Anthony Quiney

Rich in domestic architecture, Kent contains a wealth of distinctive cottages, yeomen's halls, manor houses and ecclesiastical palaces. "Kent Houses" is a fully illustrated survey of domestic architecture as it developed here from the 13th century to the 1990s. The book opens with a discussion of the county, its history and its builders. Of particular interest here are the everyday houses of yeomen. These structures built between the 14th and 17th centuries were to emerge as a major contribution to domestic architecture, not just in England but in all Europe. The text explains the peculiar circumstances that enabled Kent yeomen to build in this lavish way. The second chapter is devoted to design, technique and materials - timber, of course, but also stone and brick. The third chapter concentrates on typical and distinctive features of houses themselves. A parish by parish Gazetteer covering 210 parishes describes about l000 houses in some detail. The book is illustrated throughout by several hundred drawings and photographs, many in colour, specially prepared by the author for this book. The book is aimed at designers, architects, historians, tourists, house buyers and anyone interested in domestic architecture.
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ISBN 13 9781851491537
ISBN 10 1851491538
Titre English Domestic Architecture
Auteur Anthony Quiney
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Hardback
Éditeur ACC Art Books
Année de publication 1999-01-01
Nombre de pages 300
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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