From Library Journal
Jackson-Stops presents a look at the English country house up to the 1830s, written to complement the catalog for a decorative and fine arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Art for which he was guest curator. He traces the development of the architecture and landscaping and then takes a chronological look at archetypal state rooms. Color photographs of the rooms accompany text providing information on the lifestyle of the inhabitants as well as the social, political, and artistic history that shaped the development of the design of these rooms. An excellent resource for architecture, art, and interior design collections.
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Kurzbeschreibung
This book reveals the decorative and architectural richness to be found in the English country house. Changing styles are traced from medieval manors to Baroque constructions and the Georgian period. The work of the most influential architects from Inigo Jones to Robert Adam is discussed, and the treasures in their creations captured. Drawing on houses from all over England, including Castle Howard in Yorkshire and Stourhead in Wiltshire, the English heritage is explored.