"Victorian Houses" presents the architectural detailing of the time in the context of the era - providing a comprehensive understanding of its architecture and design. Pattern books played a vital role in the dissemination of taste between architect, builder and client in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. By focusing on the contribution of the pattern book to the architecture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the various trends of the time are documented. The types of publications and other sources of taste ...
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"Victorian Houses" presents the architectural detailing of the time in the context of the era - providing a comprehensive understanding of its architecture and design. Pattern books played a vital role in the dissemination of taste between architect, builder and client in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. By focusing on the contribution of the pattern book to the architecture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the various trends of the time are documented. The types of publications and other sources of taste available at different points over this period reflected social and economic factors, such as the changing demand or changes in organisation of manufacturing and retail. It helps gain a comprehensive understanding of Victorian architecture from an experienced author and contains 160 pages of illustrations and an accessible writing style make this an excellent reference source. You can discover invaluable information on the role of architectural pattern books in victorian design.
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Used-Very Good. Victorian Houses and their Details focuses on the contribution of pattern books to the architecture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The various trends of the time are documented through its various publications. Pattern books played a vital role in the dissemination of taste between architect, builder and client in the 19th and early 20th century. The types of publication and other sources of taste available at different points over this period reflect social and economic factors, such as the changing demand or changes in organization of manufacturing and retail. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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