Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building
The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders – but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of London’s most iconic attractions. Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is one of Britain’s most striking examples of Romanesque architecture and is considered a work of art in its own right. This picture-led exploration of the building celebrates Waterhouse’s unique architectural accomplishment and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least it’s incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.
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Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building
The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders – but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of London’s most iconic attractions. Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is one of Britain’s most striking examples of Romanesque architecture and is considered a work of art in its own right. This picture-led exploration of the building celebrates Waterhouse’s unique architectural accomplishment and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least it’s incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.
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Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building

Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building

by Natural History Museum, London
Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building

Nature's Cathedral: A guide to the Natural History Museum building

by Natural History Museum, London

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Overview

The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders – but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of London’s most iconic attractions. Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is one of Britain’s most striking examples of Romanesque architecture and is considered a work of art in its own right. This picture-led exploration of the building celebrates Waterhouse’s unique architectural accomplishment and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least it’s incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780565094836
Publisher: Natural History Museum, London
Publication date: 05/18/2021
Edition description: None
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Alfred Waterhouse (1830 –1905) was an English architect, particularly associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. He is best known for his design for Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum, London.
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