NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR by Mohsen Mostafavi (Editor) ( 9783037783498 )

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Title:

NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR
SEVEN CHURCHES FOR LONDON

By:

Mohsen Mostafavi (Editor)

Format:

Hardback

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3037783494

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9783037783498

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Publisher:

LARS MULLER PUBLISHERS

Pub. date:

1 June, 2013

Pages:

112

Description:

- Impressive black-and-white photographs by Helene Binet document the beauty of Hawksmoor's churches - Published on the occasion of the exhibition of Helene Binet's photographs at the 13th International Architecture exhibition La Biennale di Venezia 2012

Synopsis:

British architect Nicholas Hawksmoor (approx.1661 - 1736) is recognized as one of the major contributors to the traditions of British and European architectural culture. Nevertheless, there is insufficient visual documentation and analysis of his work. Nicholas Hawksmoor: Seven Churches for London reconsiders his architecture in relation to urbanism. The publication focuses on a series of important London churches the architect designed during the early part of the eighteenth century. The key distinguishing features of these churches are their spires, each designed with different qualities and motifs. While Hawksmoor was inspired by the ancient history of architecture, his work was considered radical and contemporary in its day. Photographer Helene Binet was specially commissioned to document the various aspects of the seven remaining London churches. Her immaculate black and white photographs demonstrate the beauty of Hawksmoor's architecture with special attention to the variety of scales, sites, interiors, textures, and materials

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Switzerland

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Lars Muller Publishers

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