Routledge - The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture

Explore the fascinating history of the architect-designed cottage during the late Georgian period. This Routledge research volume examines the architectural discourse that shaped small buildings on country estates and larger structures located in picturesque rural settings, resort towns, and suburban developments between 1760 and 1860. At the center of this study is the Classical concept of retreating from city life to the countryside. The book tracks how this idea was adopted and adapted by the Augustan-infused culture of eighteenth-century England. It provides a detailed look at how writers and artists contributed to the popularity of this architectural phenomenon. This text serves as a comprehensive history of how the English idea of the cottage evolved. It is an essential resource for those studying the history of architecture, specifically the relationship between design, culture, and the changing landscape of England during a transformative era.