A.W.N. Pugin
Published on 1. March 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-80034-864-6 (ISBN)
Description
A.W.N. Pugin transformed the Gothic Revival from an architectural style into an international movement. He decorated and furnished the Houses of Parliament, creating one of the icons of modern British identity in the process. His church designs were vastly influential, and although he was staunchly Roman Catholic, he did much to set the aesthetic tone of modern Anglicanism. The house he designed for himself at Ramsgate transformed the Victorian Gothic villa, demonstrating the ways a thoroughly modern house could draw integral lessons from the Middle Ages. And although his whole ideal was woven around a conception of English identity, his influence was international. Architects in the United States, northern Europe, and across the British Empire followed his lead, drawing from elements of his aesthetic and ideals, and in doing so, altered the look and feel of the nineteenth-century city.
Despite the popularity of Pugin's work, this is the first single-volume overview of his architecture to be published since 1971. It summarises much new scholarship and provides a good introduction to his career as well as new insight for those who might already be familiar with it.
Despite the popularity of Pugin's work, this is the first single-volume overview of his architecture to be published since 1971. It summarises much new scholarship and provides a good introduction to his career as well as new insight for those who might already be familiar with it.
Reviews / Votes
"A distinct and fresh approach to Pugin, making a valuable contribution."Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin, University of Cambridge 'As a contribution to Historic England's new Victorian Architects series, it is just what it should be: a compact overview of Pugin's works and the man and ideas behind them... This succinct account gives an excellent up-to-date entry into the oeuvre of an architect whose high ideals still inspire us today.' Jacqueline Banerjee, Cercles 'Lewis's book is a succinct attractive and informative production, especially helpful for those new to Pugin, and can be warmly recommended.'
Martin Harrison, The Journal of Stained Glass 'Lewis writes succinctly and fluently, laying emphasis on Pugin's declared ambitions for an architectural style that would promote Christian community in an increasingly inhumane society... this is an excellent overview, dealing with the whole interconnected scene that Pugin presided over. It is a book that will stimulate its readers to get out onto the Pugin trail and experience the pleasure and power of his buildings with a heightened understanding. Very satisfying.' Graham Perry, Present State: The Newsletter of the Pugin Society
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Liverpool University Press
Illustrations
97 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80034-864-6 (9781800348646)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Frazer Lewis is Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Notre Dame.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: The House of God
Chapter 2: The House of Man
Chapter 3: The Seat of Wisdom
Chapter 4: The Golden Throne
List of works
Bibliography
Introduction
Chapter 1: The House of God
Chapter 2: The House of Man
Chapter 3: The Seat of Wisdom
Chapter 4: The Golden Throne
List of works
Bibliography