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LoC No.: 19016080
Title:
The English Home from Charles I. to George IV.
Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. T. Batsford,1918,pubdate 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: MWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The English Home from Charles I. to George IV." by J. Alfred Gotch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the evolution of English domestic architecture, decoration, and garden design from the 17th to the early 19th centuries. It reflects on how societal changes influenced the design and functionality of homes during this period, focusing on a transition from fortresses to spaces of comfort and elegance. At the start of the book, the author provides a broad overview of the history of the English house, marking the significant changes that began in the Elizabethan era. He discusses how homes evolved with a shift in focus toward pleasure and domesticity, influenced by a growing interest in classic architectural styles from Italy. Gotch emphasizes the importance of key figures like Inigo Jones in shaping this architectural landscape. The introduction sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of various architectural styles and design principles that emerged over the centuries, encouraging readers to consider the personal and historical significance of homes within the context of English culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gotch, J. Alfred (John Alfred), 1852-1942
EBook No.: 67419
Published: Feb 16, 2022
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England
Subject: Gardens -- England
Subject: Interior decoration -- England
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19016080
Title:
The English Home from Charles I. to George IV.
Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. T. Batsford,1918,pubdate 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: MWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The English Home from Charles I. to George IV." by J. Alfred Gotch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the evolution of English domestic architecture, decoration, and garden design from the 17th to the early 19th centuries. It reflects on how societal changes influenced the design and functionality of homes during this period, focusing on a transition from fortresses to spaces of comfort and elegance. At the start of the book, the author provides a broad overview of the history of the English house, marking the significant changes that began in the Elizabethan era. He discusses how homes evolved with a shift in focus toward pleasure and domesticity, influenced by a growing interest in classic architectural styles from Italy. Gotch emphasizes the importance of key figures like Inigo Jones in shaping this architectural landscape. The introduction sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of various architectural styles and design principles that emerged over the centuries, encouraging readers to consider the personal and historical significance of homes within the context of English culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gotch, J. Alfred (John Alfred), 1852-1942
EBook No.: 67419
Published: Feb 16, 2022
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- England
Subject: Gardens -- England
Subject: Interior decoration -- England
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.