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British Architecture

A Very Short Introduction

Dana Arnold


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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring British Architecture: A Very Short Introduction presents an original and engaging overview of the architecture of the British Isles, from medieval times to the present day. Avoiding the traditional approach of a chronological survey of architects and architectural style, each chapter presents a thematic exploration of key aspects of British architecture that endure across time and still have relevance today. Arnold uses illustrated chapters to aid appreciation of the artistic and cultural significance of British architecture and how it operates as a barometer of social trends. Arnold also highlights the ways in which architecture can project national and regional identities. British architecture tells of the intrinsic nature of Britishness and is an important means of understanding Britain's connection with the rest of the world. There is no doubt about the international significance of the work of recent and contemporary British architects. But Arnold also relates how a preoccupation with the past has been a constant theme in design thinking and practice. A thematic, historical understanding of British architecture in terms of its form and purpose explains much about the society and culture for which it was built. Architecture continues to shape patterns of living and social interaction and responds to new demands. Equally, debates about how best to express the nation through its architecture reveal much about Britain's perception of itself and how this is expressed at home and abroad. Finally, Arnold explores how subsequent generations can offer new interpretations and meanings that change our view of British architecture's legacy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Author
Dana  Arnold
Imprint
OUP Oxford
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n.c
Publication date
2025-05-20
Pages
160 pages
Print ISBN
9780192653222
Language
English
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Defaut-Illustration Dana Arnold
Dana Arnold is a researcher, writer, and broadcaster on architecture, art, and culture. She has published extensively on British Architectural History and has a particular interest in the use of prints and paintings as a way of exploring social and cultural life. She is the author of two bestselling books on art: Art History: a Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2021) and A Short Book About Art (2015). Her work has been translated into more than 20 languages and she enjoys a world-wide following. She is currently a Professor of Architecture at Manchester School of Architecture.

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