Stewart, John

British Architectural Sculpture: 1851-1951

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ISBN 13:: 9781848226654
author:: Stewart, John
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 25 x 19 x 2.1 centimetres (0.94
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Decoration & Ornament,
Condition:: New
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British Architectural Sculpture 1851-1981 by John Stewart explores the collaborative process behind the outstanding carving and sculpture on many of Britain's most remarkable buildings during its greatest period of wealth and global power.

The book delves into the processes and methodologies used in these artistic partnerships, revealing the backgrounds, education, and training of sculptors, modellers, and carvers involved. It also examines the relationships between architects and sculptors, discussing how their artistic collaborations influenced the control of space and mass in these buildings.

Through this investigation, Stewart sheds light on the interplay between architecture and sculpture during a pivotal period in British history, providing valuable insights into the creative processes behind some of the country's most iconic structures.

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