Introduction to Victorian Style - Hardcover

David Crowley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1861600518 ISBN 13: 9781861600516

Publisher: Quantum Books, 1997

Synopsis

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 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quantum Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861600518
• ISBN 13: 9781861600516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144