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Oxford - An Architectural Guide (Paperback): Geoffrey Tyack

Oxford - An Architectural Guide (Paperback)

Geoffrey Tyack

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For a city so comparatively small, Oxford has a rich and varied architectural history; indeed it could fairly claim to present a 'catalogue' of English architectural developments over the last 1000 years. Known worldwide, the city is renowned primarily for its buildings. Of course, the presence of the centuries-old university is the principal reason for this pre-eminence, and Oxford has its academic status to thank for the quality and variety of its buildings. Nevertheless, Oxford's architecture does not solely result from the direct patronage of the university and the colleges - and they are no less guilty than any other party for some of the city's architectural horrors! Arranged chronologically, this book is a survey of Oxford's architectural history, from the oldest surviving building (11th-century) to structures which were only recently completed. Its main value is as a guide for visitors to Oxford - it includes four architectural walks - but it also has much to offer those whose interest in architecture is more general. (Kirkus UK)
Few cities have a greater concentration of significant architecture than Oxford, England. Within a city of only 130,000 inhabitants there are important buildings, many of them of great beauty, from every period from the eleventh century to the present. In Oxford: An Architectural Guide, Geoffrey Tyack chronicles the architectural development of Oxford--both University and City--from its origins to the late twentieth century, explaining the idiosyncrasies of Oxford's architectural history, and placing the buildings within their historical context.
This copiously illustrated, chronological guide to the glories of Oxford's architecture places the emphasis on what can actually be seen. Tyack suggests a number of walks around Oxford and its immediate environs, providing an ideal companion for the city's visitors and an excellent reference book for architectural enthusiasts. With its lucid style and clear, user-friendly design, Oxford: An Architectural Guide is a unique guide to one of England's most beautiful cities.

General

Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: March 1998
Authors: Geoffrey Tyack (Director)
Dimensions: 211 x 150 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-817423-3
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN: 0-19-817423-3
Barcode: 9780198174233

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