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Cotswold Arts and Crafts Architecture - Softcover

Gordon, 20 Catherine

 
9780750992992: Cotswold Arts and Crafts Architecture

Synopsis

Explore the unique architectural heritage of the Cotswolds through the lens of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Catherine Gordon's Cotswold Arts and Crafts Architecture delves into the exceptional range and quality of buildings erected between 1890 and 1930. Discover how the region's vernacular traditions shaped the Movement's ideals, emphasizing rational design and skilled craftsmanship. This updated edition guides you through various new commissions, repair projects, and remodeling endeavors, revealing the Movement's lasting impact on the Cotswold landscape and heritage.

Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, designers, and history buffs, this study offers:

  • Insights into the characteristics of Cotswold Arts and Crafts structures
  • Exploration of the relationship between architecture and rural life
  • Appreciation for the conservation efforts that preserved local building traditions

Uncover the legacy of this important architectural body and its influence on local and national levels.

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About the Author

CATHERINE GORDON is an architectural historian and historic building consultant based in central England. She has written and contributed to numerous publications about the region’s history and buildings, notably a history of Chipping Campden. Her particular interest in the Arts and Crafts Movement is longstanding, and she has a specialist knowledge of the Arts and Crafts architecture of the Cotswolds based on her detailed surveys and explorations.

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