The story of follies : architectures of eccentricity
Fisher, Celia2022
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A beautifully illustrated history of these quirky ornamental buildings in gardens across the globe. Are they frivolous or practical? Follies are buildings constructed primarily for decoration, but they suggest another purpose through their appearance. In this visually stunning book, Celia Fisher describes follies in their historical and architectural context, looks at their social and political significance, and highlights their relevance today. She explores follies built in protest, follies in Oriental and Gothic styles, animal-related follies, waterside follies and grottoes, and, finally, follies in glass and steel.
Main title:
The story of follies : architectures of eccentricity / Celia Fisher.
Author:
Fisher, Celia, author
Imprint:
London : Reaktion Books, 2022.
Collation:
398 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781789146356 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
717
Language:
English
BRN:
2558563
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