Victorian Houses and their Details [Paperback]

Helen Long BA Hons History and History of Art MA PhD - Brighton University (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2002

'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.

* Gain a comprehensive understanding of Victorian architecture from an experienced author
* 160 pages of illustrations and an accessible writing style make this an excellent reference source
* Discover invaluable information on the role of architectural pattern books in victorian design

Editorial Reviews

Review

'As an insight into what must have been an explosive building period this is of considerable interest... full of detail particularly for those enmeshed in nineteenth century conservation work.'
EASA Newsletter

'Helen Long's book is a long-overdue scholarly examination of the 'ordinary' Victorian house which may help owners, conservation officers and other who want to halt or reverse the process of alteration... For those looking for accurate information rather than fanciful recreations this book provides excellent guidance... It deserves to be on many shelves and woe betide any 'expert' who does not have it!'
Dr Richard Holder, Senior Architectural Adviser, The Victorian Society, published in Journal of Architectural Conservation July 2002

From the Publisher

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Architectural Press; 1st Ed. edition (January 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750648481
• ISBN-13: 978-0750648486
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,815,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)