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Exploring the concept of the fairground showfront, this book delves into its architectural and cultural significance through a blend of archival research and modern examples. It discusses influential philosophies of surface, particularly referencing Gottfried Semper's ideas on architectural enclosure. The initial chapters outline the evolution of showfronts and their arrangement, while later sections examine themes of spectacle, illusion, and the interaction of crowds within these vibrant spaces. This scholarly work appeals to those interested in design, architecture, and cultural studies.
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The Fair-Line and the Good Frontage, Stephen Walker
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Fair-Line and the Good Frontage
- Subtitle
- Surface and Effect
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Walker
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9789811079733
- Description
- Exploring the concept of the fairground showfront, this book delves into its architectural and cultural significance through a blend of archival research and modern examples. It discusses influential philosophies of surface, particularly referencing Gottfried Semper's ideas on architectural enclosure. The initial chapters outline the evolution of showfronts and their arrangement, while later sections examine themes of spectacle, illusion, and the interaction of crowds within these vibrant spaces. This scholarly work appeals to those interested in design, architecture, and cultural studies.