This book reveals the decorative and architectural richness to be found in the English country house. Changing styles are traced from medieval manors to Baroque constructions and the Georgian period. The work of the most influential architects from Inigo Jones to Robert Adam is discussed, and the treasures in their creations captured. Drawing on ...
This book presents twelve of the richest houses in Britain, each an archetype of its age, and looks at them both as architectural masterpieces and as evidence of the life for which they were built, and together they give a unique overview of the development of British architecture and gardening through six centuries. All the houses belong to the ...
In 1820, before the Royal Pavilion at Brighton was completed, the Prince Regent commissioned the architect John Nash to compile a picture book in celebration of his pleasure palace. This edition reproduces the complete series of aquatints for the first time since they were executed.
Here is a lively history of the social and architectural development of the British country house, based on the stories behind 30 of the National Trust's most important and interesting properties. Illustrated with 150 illustrations, including 130 in full color.
In this visual history of the English country house, the author employs the prospect, or "bird's eye view" to illustrate the development of British architecture and gardening over eight centuries. The book represents a breakthrough in the treatment of the subject, examining the layers of social and intellectual progress that these buildings and ...
A survey of the gardens and landscape settings of the great country houses of Britain, many of them in the care of the National Trust. Placed in a context of evolving architectural style, garden fashion and contemporary thought, this book would appeal to all country house admirers. The author focuses on the details of individual garden features ...
In 1820, before the Royal Pavilion at Brighton was completed, the Prince Regent commissioned the architect John Nash to compile a picture book in celebration of his pleasure palace. This edition reproduces the complete series of aquatints for the first time since they were executed.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: National Trust
Date Published: 1988
Description: Very Good. Guidebook. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 79 pp., illus. (some col. ); 25 cm. Firm binding, clean text. Miniscule previous owner's signature/half-title page, otherwise unmarked. Lower right corner lightly bumped. Curzon family, Kedleston Hall (England), designed by Robert Adam. read more
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Life in the English Country House: A Social and Architectural History
