Author: Sitwell Sacheverell
Place: London
Publisher: Pan Books Ltd
Year: 1973
Pages: 284
ISBN: 0 330 23573 7
Source: Donated by Jamsheed Kanga
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architecture History
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B331
Contents: Preface to the First Edition Note to the Fourth Edition Acknowledgement Preface to the Pan Edition Introduction Part One: I- Elzabethan and Jacobean Building II- Inigo Jones III- Sir Christopher Wren IV- The Craftsmen V- Sir John Vanbrugh VI- Hawksmoor and the Baroque Part Two: VII: Gibbs and the Rococo VIII: Kent and the Palladians IX: Adam X: The Regency Properties Open to the Public Which are Reffered to in this Book Index
Abstract: *British Architects & Craftsmen* traces the evolution of British architecture from the Elizabethan to Regency periods. It highlights influential figures such as Inigo Jones, Sir Christopher Wren, and Robert Adam, examining their contributions to iconic buildings and the craftsmen behind them. The book covers architectural movements, including Baroque, Rococo, and Palladian styles, while emphasizing the shift in design aesthetics through the 18th century. It also includes a guide to public properties embodying these architectural achievements, offering a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts, with an accessible index for easy reference.