Forging architectural tradition: national narratives, monument preservation and architectural work in the nineteenth century
Éditeur :
Berghahn Books
ISBN :
9781800733374
Date de publication :
11 mars 2022
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Format :
Library binding
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
During the nineteenth century, a change developed in the way architectural objects from the distant past were viewed by contemporaries. Architectural heritage often was (and still is) an important element of nation building. Authors address the process of building national myths around certain architectural objects.