Hart, Vaughan
Christopher Wren - In Search of Eastern Antiquity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913107079
- author:
- Hart, Vaughan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 28.4 x 23 x 2.2 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography,Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Christopher Wren In Search of Eastern Antiquity by Vaughan Hart is a fresh look at the architect's interest in Eastern antiquity and Ottoman architecture. This study considers how Wren's enthusiasm for classical elements, such as columns and domes, was influenced by his fascination with the biblical East. Hart examines Wren's use of classical design principles within the context of his broader Anglican interest in the Eastern church. A careful analysis of diary records sheds new light on Wren's working relationship with Robert Hooke, revealing a shared theoretical commitment between the two men. This book offers a deepened understanding of Wren's work and provides a unique perspective on one of Britain's most celebrated architects.
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