Historic FloorsTaylor & Francis, 1 jun 2007 - 260 pagina's This is the first book in the UK to be devoted to historic floors. It introduces an important and largely neglected subject and considers conservation methods in a European context. It traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe from the fourth century B.C. and outlines the development of mosaic, tiles, marble and parquetry floors in secular buildings. The early Christian pavements in basilicas, temples and cathedrals, the creation of medieval tiles, ledger stones and monumental brasses, their destruction by iconoclasts and re-creation during the Gothic Revival, are also discussed. Leading authorities, archaeologists, architects and archivists consider the latest methods of recording and repairing cathedral floors, including those of cathedrals, country houses, the monumental tiled pavements of the Palace of Westminster and other public buildings. Management policies to protect outstanding floors in over-visited sites are considered and historic features particularly at risk, are identified. Urgent action is recommended to contain the damage caused by the dramatic increase in tourism throughout Europe. |
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Jane Fawcett | 1 |
Warwick Rodwell | 41 |
Tim TattonBrown | 53 |
Canterbury Cathedral nave floor Kevin Blockley | 63 |
York Minster Bernard Barr | 69 |
conservation options Charles Brown | 79 |
Ross WA Dallas | 85 |
Robert Skingle | 94 |
tile mosaic and marble pavements parquetry floors and carpets Jane Fawcett | 129 |
Daryl Fowler | 164 |
Christopher Rowell | 172 |
Uppark a case study Iain McLaren | 179 |
The Palace of Westminster AT Jardine | 187 |
St Georges Hall Liverpool Donald Insall | 194 |
Christopher HansonSmith | 198 |
English cathedral floor studies historic features and areas at risk Jane Fawcett | 205 |
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