Rattenbury, Kester
The Wessex Project: ThomasHardy, Architect
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848222502
- author:
- Rattenbury, Kester
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Thomas Hardy's architectural career has often been overlooked in favour of his literary output. However, this new work by Professor Kester Rattenbury presents a fresh perspective, arguing that Hardy's architectural thinking was integral to understanding his life's work. Through an examination of little-known drawings, photographs, and experimental illustrations, as well as an architecturally-biased re-reading of his novels, The Wessex Project reveals the underlying architectural principles behind Hardy's famous imaginary realm of Wessex. This book shows how Hardy's vision for Wessex can be seen as a precursor to modern experimental architectural projects. By exploring Hardy's work through an architectural lens, this book makes a compelling case for recognising him as one of the greatest conceptual architects and influential conservationists of all time.
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