Biographical Dictionary of English Architecture, 1540-1640

A comprehensive dictionary of important people in Elizabethan and Jacobean English architecture, covering 1540-1640, is written by Mark Girouard. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of British architecture and its allied arts, and also provides insights into the political intrigues of the Tudor court and the writings of Sidney, Shakespeare, Donne, Campion, and Jonson.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2021
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

This long-awaited masterpiece of scholarship presents a comprehensive dictionary of all the key figures involved in the creation of English architecture during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Drawing on his unparalleled expertise in architectural history, Mark Girouard delves into the lives and works of over six hundred master craftsmen, surveyors, designers, and patrons who were active between 1540 and 1640. Spanning a period that has been overlooked by other dictionaries, this book emerges as a vital resource for students and scholars of British architecture and its related arts during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In addition to its scholarly value, Mark Girouard's lively comments and captivating style make it an engaging and enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in the magnificent buildings that adorned the backdrop of Dowland, Wilbye, and Byrd's music, the intriguing political intrigues of the Tudor court, and the profound writings of Sidney, Shakespeare, Donne, Campion, and Jonson. Published with the support of the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, this remarkable work showcases the depth and richness of our architectural heritage.

Weight: 804g
Dimension: 168 x 242 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913107222