Nature's Cathedral: A Celebration of the Natural History Museum Building
Nature's Cathedral: A Celebration of the Natural History Museum Building
- ISBN 9780565094836
- hardback
- 176 pages
- 177mm x 151mm
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Description / Nature's Cathedral: A Celebration of 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 inside and out and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least its incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.