See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

5 used & new from £98.64

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
C.F.A.Voysey
 
See larger image
 

C.F.A.Voysey (Paperback)

by Wendy Hitchmough (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


2 new from £152.69 3 used from £98.64
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (Illustrated) 2 used & new from £229.26

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Schweser CFA® Exam Prep
   www.schweser.com    Go with #1 in CFA Review. Learn more at Schweser.com. 
Kaplan CFA Courses
   www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/CFA    Boost your CFA exam chances Courses in London Edinburgh Dublin 
  
 

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Arts and Crafts Architecture

Arts and Crafts Architecture

by Peter Davey
Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses - From the Archives of "Country Life" (Country Life)

Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses - From the Archives of "Country Life" (Country Life)

by Gavin Stamp
£28.00
Baillie Scott: The Artistic House

Baillie Scott: The Artistic House

by Diane Haigh
5.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £28.49
Historic Arts and Crafts Homes of Great Britain

Historic Arts and Crafts Homes of Great Britain

by Brian D. Coleman
New Arts and Crafts Houses

New Arts and Crafts Houses

by Neill Heath
1.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £15.75
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd; New edition edition (Oct 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0714837121
  • ISBN-13: 978-0714837123
  • Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 25 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 297,066 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category:

    #89 in  Books > Art, Architecture & Photography > Design Studies > Interior Design
  • See Complete Table of Contents

Product Description

Product Description
This text examines the life and work of British architect C.F.A. Voysey. Voysey was one of the most successful and renowned British architects from the 1890s until the outbreak of World War I. His white-rendered houses with stone window dressings and sweeping green slate roofs combined clarity and simplicity with a sensual appreciation of natural materials. Voysey's belief that the house should embody "Quietness in a storm, economy of upkeep, evidence of protection, harmony with surroundings, absence of dark passages" placed him at the heart of the Arts and Crafts movement, while the elongated simplicity of his furniture together with the fluid, undulating curves of his decorative design made him a formative influence on Mackintosh, Van de Velde and the Art Nouveau style. Voysey's conviction that no detail of a house was too small to deserve the attention of its architect led him to design everything from the plan of the garden to the handles on the kitchen dresser. His reputation spread across Europe and America and in the 1930s John Betjeman, Pevsner and others revived his reputation in Britain as a precursor of the Modern Movement. He was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in 1940 at the age of 83.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?


 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive work on C.F.A. Voysey., 12 Feb 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: C.F.A.Voysey (Hardcover)
This is definitely the finest book I have read on the life and work of Charles Voysey and stands as an example of how to produce such a work about any notable figure of the Arts & Crafts movement. Wendy Hitchmough's study of the man and his achievements seems thoroughly researched, revealing many facts that shaped the character and hence the work of one of the most infuential yet barely heard-of British domestic architects. His houses have spawned thousands of imitations, the majority mistaking his achievements through decent, honest quality of design and construction, for "style". The book details in text and superb photographs the evolution of the "Voysey House" and gives rewarding views of many properties including interiors rarely seen since most are private dwellings. Unlike other writings about Mr. Voysey this one looks beyond his reserved exterior to find a man of warmth and quiet humour unfairly overlooked by the other authors, and the typically excellent material quality of this Phaidon edition befits its content.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detail about his style of architecture and design, 1 April 1999
By A Customer
I enjoyed reading about some of the buildings and projeects he worked on. The book writes about the other details he goes into in designing the buildings, furniture and intricate details in his works. I am currently trying to have a house designed in his style , so the book has tremendously useful for my architect and of great interest to myself.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

Discover Health & Beauty

 

More From Wendy Hitchmough

Arts and Crafts...

Arts and Crafts Gardens

The Arts and Crafts movement laid the foundations for gardening as we... Read more

 

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates