Old Houses in Holland by Sydney R. Jones
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"Old Houses in Holland" by Sydney R. Jones is a detailed architectural account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the development and characteristics of Dutch domestic architecture, highlighting the influence of historical, geographical, and cultural contexts on the design of buildings. It serves as both a historical record and an aesthetic appreciation of the unique architectural features found in Holland. The opening of the text introduces the main themes
of the book, establishing a focus on how the structure and design of houses in Dutch towns reflect the everyday lives of their inhabitants. It presents an overview of the architectural evolution in Holland, emphasizing the interplay between natural elements—such as water management—and human ingenuity in shaping the built environment. The introduction also hints at a rich examination of specific architectural styles, materials, and decorative elements that define the old houses, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their enduring charm and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jones, Sydney R. (Sydney Robert), 1881-1966 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Holme, Charles, 1848-1923 |
| Title | Old Houses in Holland |
| Note | Illustrated by the author, with some additional plates in colour after other artists. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- Netherlands |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60658 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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