Barry Parker (1867–1944) was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement in England. In partnership with Raymond Unwin he planned the world's first 'Garden City', at Letchworth, and London's Hampstead Garden Suburb. They also designed many individual houses and other buildings. In 1910 Parker began publication of a series of essays called 'Modern Country Homes in England' in The Craftsman, an influential American journal. It was his hope that these would be eventually collected together in book form, and would thus stand as a statement of his architectural beliefs. This volume, first published in 1986, is based upon these essays, and offers a critical evaluation of Parker's work. Many of the illustrations are taken from original drawings and photographs.
Edited by:
Dean Hawkes Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 11 Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 300g ISBN:9780521136822 ISBN 10: 0521136822 Series:Cambridge Urban and Architectural Studies Pages: 184 Publication Date:22 April 2010 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The arts and crafts architecture of Barry Parker; 2. 'Modern Country Homes in England'; Notes; Index.