Karl Friedrich Schinkel: a universal man / edited by Michael Snodin
1991, First Edition. New Haven and London : Yale University Press in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #230244
ISBN: 0300051662
Physical description: xii,218p. : ill(some col.), maps(some col.),plans,ports.(some col.) ; 29cm. Notes: Bibliography: p214-218. Summary: One of the greatest and most influential architects and designers of the 19th century, Schinkel designed many of the great buildings of his native Germany. Schinkel was also a painter and theatre designer. This survey of Schinkel's career is enriched by photographs of his buildings and art objects and reproductions of many of his drawings and paintings, all accompanied by detailed commentary. The book serves as the catalogue for an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum which runs from 31 July - 27 October 1991. Subject: Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841). Decorative arts - Germany - History - 19th century. Germany - Post-medieval - Art - 19th century. NEO-CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE - Germany. Dates covered: 1781-1841. Individual Architects & Firms. Individual Artists. Schinkel, Karl Friedrich. Other names: Snodin, Michael. Victoria and Albert Museum. Genre: Illustrated.
Price: €28.00