Opis: Glasshouse - John Hix

This is a comprehensive survey of glasshouses. The book traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid 16th-century, when the desire to nuture exotic plants in often hostile climates led to the development of the glasshouse and the ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating their own artificial micro-climates. Through the technical advances in the early 19th century, large-scale constructions were built initially for private individuals and botanical societies. Towards the mid-century, with the advent of mass production and specialist component systems, the fashioning of modular constructions such as the Crystal Palace became possible. The book charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J.C. Loudon, and examines their influence on the pioneers of 20th-century design, such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut.The beginnings; "this liberal and improving age"; heating and artificial climate; the automatic garden; the grand private conservatory; industrialization and mass-marketing; glass in the public garden; the Crystal Palace and after; the great exhibitions; the expressionists.

Szczegóły: Glasshouse - John Hix

Tytuł: Glasshouse
Autor: John Hix
Producent: Phaidon Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780714832111
Rok produkcji: 1996
Ilość stron: 240
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 1.86 kg

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