Great Houses of London
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0711237220 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Several - including Bridgewater House with its Raphaels and Titians - have held great art collections.These are houses that hold extraordinary stories: half the Cabinet resigned after breakfast at Stratford House; and on 4 August 1914, at 9 Carlton House Terrace, then the German Embassy, young duty clerk Harold Nicholson deftly substituted one declaration of war for another.Great Houses of London opens the door to some of the greatest and grandest houses in the world to tell the stories of their owners and occupants, artists and architects, their restoration, adaptation and change.. They are for the most part disguised behind sob
Lilly Ford said Great Houses of London. The title truly speaks for the contents of this attractive book.It is large,very well bound and documents over Great Houses of London Lilly Ford The title truly speaks for the contents of this attractive book.It is large,very well bound and documents over 40 houses across London. Each house is given 4-6 pages with a brief text at the beginning summarizing the history and architectural significance of each one of them.The photos are the true star of this book, and it is gener. 0 houses across London. Each house is given Great Houses of London Lilly Ford The title truly speaks for the contents of this attractive book.It is large,very well bound and documents over 40 houses across London. Each house is given 4-6 pages with a brief text at the beginning summarizing the history and architectural significance of each one of them.The photos are the true star of this book, and it is gener. -6 pages with a brief text at the beginning summarizing the history and architectural significance of each one of them.The photos are the true star of this book, and it is gener. "Magnificent" according to Paul. Having been to London twice in my life, I often went by regal homes, and tidy facades, wondering what was inside.This volume takes you there. Of the many houses featured, there is ample text to explain the provenance of the place, and the photography is as outstanding as the magnificance of the architecture, the extreme detail, and . A Somewhat Supeficial Look at a Fascinating Subject I'm giving this book A Somewhat Supeficial Look at a Fascinating Subject scott gropp I'm giving this book 4 stars because there's not a lot of information out there about this subject, and it makes a nice addition.The positive aspect of this book is that it has many large color photos of the houses, and, in some cases, their interiors.On the downside, it is mostly a picture book, so don't expect to see any architect. stars because there's not a lot of information out there about this subject, and it makes a nice addition.The positive aspect of this book is that it has many large color photos of the houses, and, in some cases, their interiors.On the downside, it is mostly a picture book, so don't expect to see any architect
These include: Neoclassicism in the North, The English Garden Room, Romantic Scotland, Empire, and Living by Design.. He has also published several volumes of his own work. Previous books include Great Smaller Museums of Europe (2003) and Great Collectors of Our Time (2007).During a photographic career that has spanned over 35 years, FRITZ VON DER SCHULENBURG has achieved internat
And the photographs are exceptional.' Good Book Guide 'A treasure best of all are the authors personal asides on builders and those who inspired them' Economist 'Stourton writes elegantly and absorbingly about both architects and owners' -- Marcus Binney The Times 'A fascinating and witty tour of some of London's most elegant (and most secret) houses and the people who built them' Economist 'the deft weaving of architectural, social and contemporary history will reveal unexpected pleasures' Art Quarterly 'Writing in a deceptively simple style, Stourton concentrates on architects and artists, on awners and occupants. It will come as a revel