The classical country house
Subtitle: from the archives of Country life
By: David Watkin
Publisher: Aurum Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781845135935
Subjects: Neoclassicism (Architecture); Country homes; History
Other titles: Country life (London, England)
Description: Architectural historian David Watkin takes a fresh look at the traditional British country house and shows how Classicism has been a seminal influence on British architecture since the 17th century. It includes over 150 images from the Country Life archive to illustrate the study of 26 major houses and their architects.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-191) and index.