TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mann,Amandeep Kaur
TI  - William Lethaby, symbolism and the occult
T2  - Routledge research in architectural history
SN  - 9780367405410
AV  - NA997.L48 M36 2022
U1  - 720.1 M36 2022 23
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Abingdon, Oxon, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Lethaby, W. R.
KW  - Occultism
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - History
KW  - 19th century
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Symbolism in architecture
N1  - Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Nottingham, 2017; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "This book delves into the life and work of architect William Richard Lethaby (1857 - 1931) and his relationship with the occult and alchemy, in particular. Using detailed analysis of Lethaby's drawings and architecture, the research uncovers Lethaby's familiarity with occult concepts and ideology during the spiritual revolution of the 19th century. Throughout this time, countless individuals, particularly members of the avant-garde, rejected more traditional religious pathways and sought answers through experimental and mystical alternatives. William Lethaby, Symbolism and the Occult reveals how the architect was profoundly influenced by the Zeitgeist, which was saturated with references to spiritualism, mysticism and the occult, and explores the impact of occultism on his contemporaries and the wider Arts and Crafts Movement. This book is written for upper-level students, researchers and academics interested in architectural history, William Lethaby and 19th century culture and society"--
ER  -