Victorian Architecture

James Stevens Curl

ISBN 10: 0715391445 / ISBN 13: 9780715391440

Published by David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1990

About this Item

David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1990. Hard cover. Book condition : Very good, clean unmarked text. Superb photographs. Previous owners signature inside cover. Jacket covered in clear plastic. Inventory #AF019603.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Victorian Architecture
• Publisher: David & Charles, Newton Abbot
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715391445
• ISBN 13: 9780715391440
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 870 grams

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Synopsis

Many buildings erected during the Victorian age had no precedents, such as railway stations, large hotels and factories. New structures had to be planned from first principles and architectural styles were adapted, representing the Victorians' dual concern with aesthetics and practicality. This book is a celebration of the great variety found in Victorian architecture, and aims to examine in detail the main stylistic themes of the age - Gothic Revival, Classical, Romanesque, Italianate and free styles. The author argues that Victorian buildings are very much a product of their own age and cannot be confused with those of earlier periods. The author's previous books include "The Victorian Celebration of Death", "City of London Pubs: a Practical and Historical Guide", "Victorian Architecture: its Practical Aspects" and "English Architecture: an Illustrated Glossary".