The Picturesque: Architecture, Disgust and Other Irregularities

by John MacArthur

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The author offers a comprehensive, detailed explanation of the concept of 'the picturesque', an idea central to an understanding of aspects of the history of modern architecture, and which allows a better understanding of the relationship between architecture and the visual arts.

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The Picturesque: Architecture, Disgust and Other Irregularities
Original publication date
2007

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Nonfiction, Art & Design, Philosophy
DDC/MDS
701.18Arts & recreationArtsPhilosophy and theory of fine and decorative artsAppreciative aspects
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NA209.3 .M33Fine Arts2599.5-2599.9 Architectural criticismArchitectureHistory
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