Talks, Outings & Events
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21 April, 6pm: What happened next to Pugin's 'Realism'? - online lecture by Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin
One of A.W.N. Pugin’s many contributions to the history of architecture is the concept of what we now call realism - that is, the idea that every part of a building should be distinct and expressive of its materials and purpose. It was this approach to designing buildings that was taken up by his admirers later in the nineteenth century in picturesque houses of all sizes. The great pioneer of post-gothic realism was George Devey, but realism expressed itself best in new Tudor buildings that were perfectly suited the politics of Edwardian England.
Timothy Brittain-Catlin was the editor of the Pugin Society’s True Principles for many years. He is the author of The Edwardians and Their Houses: The New Life of Old England (2020) and runs the architecture apprenticeship course at the University of Cambridge.
The event is free and open to all, with members automatically receiving an email invitation to register prior to the event.
One of A.W.N. Pugin’s many contributions to the history of architecture is the concept of what we now call realism - that is, the idea that every part of a building should be distinct and expressive of its materials and purpose. It was this approach to designing buildings that was taken up by his admirers later in the nineteenth century in picturesque houses of all sizes. The great pioneer of post-gothic realism was George Devey, but realism expressed itself best in new Tudor buildings that were perfectly suited the politics of Edwardian England.
Timothy Brittain-Catlin was the editor of the Pugin Society’s True Principles for many years. He is the author of The Edwardians and Their Houses: The New Life of Old England (2020) and runs the architecture apprenticeship course at the University of Cambridge.
The event is free and open to all, with members automatically receiving an email invitation to register prior to the event.
Booking: please send cheques payable to The Pugin Society, and enclosing a SAE or email address for confirmation, to Professor Julia Twigg, 9 Nunnery Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LS |
Cancellation policy: we regret that refunds cannot be made less than 14 days before an event. There is a handling charge of £5. In the case of overnight events where accommodation may have been booked, there may need to be an additional charge to cover losses to the Society. |
