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The book offers an original contribution to the study of the Greek Revival through a new interpretation of Lord Elgin's expedition to the East (1799-1803).

Features fifteen writers on architecture who mark the retirement of Professor David Watkin from the University of Cambridge. This book is beautifully designed, with 107 monochrome illustrations and a full bibliography of David Watkin's work.

Presents the story of the fort of red sandstone built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan (1628-58). Originally known by the name Qila-i-Mubarak - the Fortunate or Auspicious citadel - Red Fort's construction began in April 1639 and was completed in 1648, though over the years its character has changed according to the uses to which it has been put.

Carl Laubin The Poetry of Art and Architecture Cover

Showing the range of Carl Laubin's work, this book follows the development of the architectural capriccio from the earlier incorporation of whimsical ideas in Laubin's paintings to the more elaborate architectural compositions based on the buildings of Wren, Hawksmoor, Cockerell and Ledoux.

Making of the Royal Pavilion Brighton Designs and Drawings Cover

This volume reproduces the original drawings used for the interior and exterior of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. First built in 1787 for the Prince of Wales as a neo-classical marine villa, the Pavilion had grown into an Indian/Chinese fantasy by the time the prince became King in 1820.

A scholarly account of the origins of Waddesdon Manor and a catalogue of the celebrated panelling, describing and analyzing the 385 individual elements.

Moscow Art Nouveau Cover

An illustrated discussion of the architects and the buildings they designed, revealing Moscow Art Nouveau in all its diversity.

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