Here are detailed drawings; floor plans; elevations; specifications; and vintage cost estimates for twenty distinctive Victorian structures; ranging from a humble cottage to an ornate brick villa. They have been reproduced from a rare 1869 publication of Woodwards National Architect; a publication directed to builders; carpenters; and masons of the Victorian era.Each of these highly individual and appealing structures has been meticulously rendered in a landscaped perspective view along with front and side elevations; first- and second-floor plans; and close-up sections. With more than 580 black-and-white illustrations; the text provides directions for finishing trim; baseboards; and wainscoting; completing brick and plaster work; constructing chimneys; cesspools; and cisterns; and much more. With its wealth of authentic detail; A Victorian Housebuilders Guide is a valuable resource for restorers; preservationists; builders; and anyone interested in the eras architecture.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A frustrating readBy REGI must be the only one to find Dunningrsquo;s book a frustrating read. While indeed an interesting theory unfolds and while indeed it is fascinating to follow the author in this process; I cannot escape the feeling that I as reader shouldnrsquo;t have to struggle so to follow the narrative. There are huge leaps and gaps in what Dunning presents; which an inquisitive reader will find maddening ndash; it is like following a mountain goat across treacherous terrain. One will at best trip a few times and while the view is often stunning one cant enjoy it much as one must concentrate on not breaking ones intellectual ankles; there is indeed a great risk of getting stuck somewhere and/or lose the goat. One cannot simply read this book ndash; to fully understand it one needs to read a lot around it. Another rather annoying aspect I find is that Dunning; as it were; is engaging in the act of ldquo;beadingrdquo;: threading beads of other authorsrsquo; insights into a certain sequence. While we must assume that Dunning has full knowledge of all that he has read and cites; the average reader with an interest in art is without that knowledge; and Dunning unfortunately doesnrsquo;t offer mcuh context. What is more; the reader must have a computer within reach so that the art that is discussed can actually be seen and studied - the black and white illustrations are of such low quality and so unhelpful; they might as well not have been there. This is neither a good book; nor a bad book ndash; it is a bit of a sloppy book about a fascinating subject. It is more a university syllabus; and the ldquo;Works Citedrdquo; is a list of books part of which must be read to be able to make sense of Dunningrsquo;s work.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent overview with great details; Recommended for painters!!!!By Discerning ShopperIm taking a post-modern painting class and really wanted an overview of how the concept of pictorial space has evolved up until contemporary times and this book provides it. It clearly explains developments in painting; citing major artists as examples; and is helping me see and understand the progress of art. As the other reviewer said it is factual about the art works; as opposed; I guess; to art criticism. It includes broad information on concepts as well as technical details about brushwork. Im so glad I got this book!!! It has accelerated my previously vague and muddy understanding. Recommended for painters!!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Getting inside a paintingBy maritaFantastic book for people who really want to get inside a painting and understand how it creates a space and a world of its own. It is a book for hard core art theory specialists but it also a very interesting and accessible read for anyone interested in how art works. Beautifully written without overload of art terminology or theoretical references. You will go back to this book again and again after you have finished it.