Follies
Follies by Gwyn Headley, published by Cape in 1990, is a comprehensive exploration of folly architecture, spanning 564 pages. This edition delves into the historical context and motivations behind British landowners’ fascination with follies, highlighting the creative expressions that have emerged over centuries. The book also examines the post-modernist renaissance of this architectural style, providing insights into contemporary architects like Peter Foster and Quinlan Terry who have revived the folly idiom.
Readers will find a detailed account of the evolution of folly architecture, as well as an analysis of the cultural and artistic ideas that have influenced its development. The narrative captures the essence of these unique structures and their significance in architectural history. With a focus on both historical and modern perspectives, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in architecture and the creative impulses that drive it.
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The authors tracked down follies and explored the ideas which for centuries led British landowners to exercise their talents in such a form. It describes the post-modernist renaissance of folly architecture and the return of such architects as Peter Foster and Quinlan Terry to the folly idiom.
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