John Webb : architectural theory and practice in the seventeenth century / John Bold.

Main entry:

Bold, John.

Title & Author:

John Webb : architectural theory and practice in the seventeenth century / John Bold.

Publication:

Description:

xix, 192 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Series:

Clarendon studies in the history of art

Notes:
"Catalogue of architectural works": p. [151]-175.
Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index.
Life and background -- Theory -- Literature -- Domestic works -- Royal works -- Conclusion.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

A description of the architectural projects of John Webb, a pupil of Inigo Jones, in the context of contemporary theory, practice and expectations. The text also considers Webb's contribution to linguistic studies, as he was the first Englishman to write about the Chinese language.

Resources:
Publisher description

ISBN:

0198175035
9780198175032

Subject:

Webb, John, 1611-1672 Criticism and interpretation.
Webb, John, 1611-1672 Catalogs.
Webb, John, 1611-1672.
Webb, John, 1611-1672 Critique et interprétation.
Webb, John, 1611-1672 Catalogues.
Webb, John, (1611-1672) Critique et interprétation.
Architecture England History 17th century Catalogs.
Architecture Philosophy.
Chinese language History and criticism.
Chinese language History.
Architecture Angleterre 17e siècle.
Architecture Philosophie.
Chinois (Langue) Histoire.
Architecture Angleterre Histoire 17e siècle Catalogues.
Chinois (Langue) Histoire et critique.
architectural theory.
Architecture.
Chinese language.
Gebouwen.
Architecture 17e siècle Grande-Bretagne.
England.
Architectural design Webb, John, 1611-1672

Form/genre:

Catalogues raisonnés.
catalogues raisonnés.
Catalogs.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

Added entries:

Clarendon studies in the history of art.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 178571
Call No.: NA44.W366.9 B6 1989
Status: Available

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