The aesthetics of Utopia : Saltaire, Akroydon and Bedford Park / Sheila Binns.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Binns, Sheila, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Planned communities.

History.

Saltaire (England)--History.

Saltaire (England).

Akroydon (Halifax, England)--History.

Akroydon (Halifax, England).

Bedford Park (London, England)--History.

Bedford Park (London, England).

Buildings--England--Saltaire.

Buildings.

England--Saltaire.

Buildings--Akyrodon (Halifax, England).

Buildings--Bedford Park (London, England).

Planned communities--England--History--19th century.

England.

Physical Description:

96 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Reading : Spire Books, [2013]

Summary:

The Aesthetics of Utopia analyses the decorative aspects of three Victorian planned communities in relation to the purposes and ideals of their creators. It begins where most source books on Victorian architecture finish-by looking for the reasons why particular styles of architectural decoration were adopted in given situations. The tastes of the time are discussed but the main focus is on the personalities of the patrons and architects of the three model communities and the importance of their beliefs, aspirations and motivations. Hidden detail has been uncovered, providing a new understanding of architectural decoration and a contribution to the understanding of Victorian architecture. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Italianate Aesthetics of Saltaire 9

Chapter 2 The Gothic Aesthetics of Akroydon 37

Chapter 3 The Marketing Aesthetics of Bedford Park 61

Chapter 4 Conclusions 87.

ISBN:

1904965458

9781904965459

OCLC:

864382121

Publisher Number:

99962143192