Introduction to Victorian Style by David Crowley

Introduction to Victorian Style by David Crowley

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A comprehensive introduction to the attitudes and opinions of the Victorians to the art, architecture and aesthetics of the period. It offers an explanation of the complex interrelationship of different styles throughout this lengthy period, from neo-Classicism to High Victorian Gothic.

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Introduction to Victorian Style by David Crowley

This is an analysis of the work of all the major designers, architects Thomas Cubitt and George Gilbert Scott, harbinger of Modernism Christopher Dresser, the 'anti-Victorian' William Morris - and examination of the anonymous artifacts, from dolls' houses to tableaux morts, which decorated the victorian home. This book also offers an explanation of the complex interrelationship of different styles throughout the period: neo-Classicism, Renaissance Revival, French Rococo, Queen Anne and High Victorian Gothic. Also featured is a discussion of the influential role of the Royal family, as arbiters of taste and objects of veneration. Throughout, the generous format allows over 200 beautiful colour photographs and illustrations to be shown to their full potential. Alongside the art and architecture of the period are shown more unusual artifacts of the time. Overall this is an essential volume for anyone with an interest in the style and attitudes of the Victorian era.
David Crowley graduated in the History of Design and continued his studies at the Royal College of Art, a post-graduate course under the direction of the Victoria and Albert Museum. In 1987 he was awarded a scholarship to study Polish art and design history at the Academy of fine Art in Krakow. He has written features and reviews for numerous history and design magazines, and has lectured on design in the UK and overseas.
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ISBN 13 9780715315156
ISBN 10 0715315153
Titre Introduction to Victorian Style
Auteur David Crowley
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur David & Charles
Année de publication 2002-11-28
Nombre de pages 144
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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