Illustrated book about the life and work of the early 20th century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
A reissue in hardback under the National Trust imprint of a classic, superbly illustrated book tracing Sir Edwin Lutyens's formidable achievements of both grand public buildings and his many beautiful country houses. Through his architecture of New Delhi, Lutyens had the unofficial status of Britain's 'architect laureate', but it is in his wonderful country houses that his creative genius can most fully be appreciated.
Elizabeth Wilhide traces the development of the Lutyens style and illustrates his remarkable blend of function and artistry, from the imposing granite of Castle Drogo and Lindisfarne to the restful appeal of Munstead Wood, which he designed for his long-term collaborator and friend, Gertrude Jekyll. Wilhide also devotes a large section of the book to Lutyens's wonderful interiors.
With a foreword by Sir Edwin's granddaughter Candia Lutyens and specially commissioned photographs showing interiors and gardens, as well as original designs for furniture, this elegant monograph provides a fresh insight into a rich and enduring heritage of design.
| ISBN: | 9781907892271 |
| Publication date: | 17th May 2012 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Wilhide |
| Publisher: | National Trust Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | National Trust History & Heritage |
| Genres: |
History of architecture Biography: arts and entertainment Architecture: palaces, stately homes and mansions Architecture: interior design Individual architects and architectural firms Architectural structure and design Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings Museology and heritage studies Interior design, decor and style guides Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration |
Illustrated book about the life and work of the early 20th century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.A reissue in hardback under the National Trust imprint of a classic, superbly illustrated book tracing Sir Edwin Lutyens's formidable achievements of both grand public buildings and his many beautiful country houses. Through his architecture of New Delhi, Lutyens had the unofficial status of Britain's 'architect laureate', but it is in his wonderful country houses that his creative genius can most fully be appreciated.Elizabeth Wilhide traces the development of the Lutyens style and illustrates his remarkable blend of function and artistry, from the imposing granite of Castle Drogo and Lindisfarne to the restful appeal of Munstead Wood, which he designed for his long-term collaborator and friend, Gertrude Jekyll.
Sir Edwin Lutyens features in the following genres: History of architecture, Biography: arts and entertainment, Architecture: palaces, stately homes and mansions, Architecture: interior design, Individual architects and architectural firms, Architectural structure and design, Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings, Museology and heritage studies, Interior design, decor and style guides, Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration
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Sir Edwin Lutyens was written by Elizabeth Wilhide and published by National Trust Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Sir Edwin Lutyens has 192 pages
Yes it is part of National Trust History & Heritage series