Carscapes : the motor car, architecture and landscape in England /
When the motor car first came to England in the 1890s, it was a luxury item with little practical purpose - drivers couldn't travel very far or very quickly without paved roads or traffic laws. Thus began a transformation that has affected the architecture, infrastructure, and even the natural...
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| Language: | English |
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Published by Yale University Press for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art in association with English Heritage,
[2012]
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| Summary: | When the motor car first came to England in the 1890s, it was a luxury item with little practical purpose - drivers couldn't travel very far or very quickly without paved roads or traffic laws. Thus began a transformation that has affected the architecture, infrastructure, and even the natural environment of the country. 'Carscapes' relates the history of the car's impact on the physical environment of England from its early beginnings to the modern motorway network, focusing especially on its architectural influence. The authors offer a detailed look at the litany of structures designed specifically to accommodate cars: garages, gas stations, car parks, factories, and showrooms. Presenting a comprehensive study of these buildings, along with highways, bridges, and signage, 'Carscapes' reveals the many overlooked ways in which automobiles have shaped the modern English landscape. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 438 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 30 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-419) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780300187045 (cl : alk. paper) 0300187041 (cl : alk. paper) |