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Title: Old Houses in Holland

Note: Illustrated by the author, with some additional plates in colour after other artists.

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Old Houses in Holland" by Sydney R. Jones is a detailed architectural account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Dutch domestic architecture, highlighting the influence of historical, geographical, and cultural contexts on the design of buildings. It serves as both a historical record and an aesthetic appreciation of the unique architectural features found in Holland. The opening of the text introduces the main themes of the book, establishing a focus on how the structure and design of houses in Dutch towns reflect the everyday lives of their inhabitants. It presents an overview of the architectural evolution in Holland, emphasizing the interplay between natural elements—such as water management—and human ingenuity in shaping the built environment. The introduction also hints at a rich examination of specific architectural styles, materials, and decorative elements that define the old houses, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their enduring charm and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Sydney R. (Sydney Robert), 1881-1966

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

EBook No.: 60658

Published: Nov 9, 2019

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Netherlands

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Old Houses in Holland

Note: Illustrated by the author, with some additional plates in colour after other artists.

Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Old Houses in Holland" by Sydney R. Jones is a detailed architectural account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Dutch domestic architecture, highlighting the influence of historical, geographical, and cultural contexts on the design of buildings. It serves as both a historical record and an aesthetic appreciation of the unique architectural features found in Holland. The opening of the text introduces the main themes of the book, establishing a focus on how the structure and design of houses in Dutch towns reflect the everyday lives of their inhabitants. It presents an overview of the architectural evolution in Holland, emphasizing the interplay between natural elements—such as water management—and human ingenuity in shaping the built environment. The introduction also hints at a rich examination of specific architectural styles, materials, and decorative elements that define the old houses, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their enduring charm and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Sydney R. (Sydney Robert), 1881-1966

Editor: Holme, Charles, 1848-1923

EBook No.: 60658

Published: Nov 9, 2019

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Netherlands

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.