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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2019.20.3.263

Early Architecture of A. Dixon and Art and Craft Quality  

Hwangbo, A.B. (School of Architecture, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.20, no.3, 2019 , pp. 263-268 More about this Journal
Abstract
This article intends to shed a light on the British architect Arthur S. Dixon (1856-1929). He is largely regarded as a pioneer of the English Art and Craft Movement, yet his works are not widely known nor carefully studied. In search of Dixon's architectural characteristics, this paper examined three notable buildings that he designed at the turn of the nineteenth century; Birmingham Guildhall, St. Andrews church and St. Basil's Church. These buildings were erected relatively early in his career as an architect, although he never fully immersed into the profession due to his commitment in family business management. His architectural design shows unique qualities of Art and Craft movement in terms of use of material, spatial arrangement, techniques, and craftsmanship while employing Romanesque as most relevant historic style for ecclesiastical purposes.
Keywords
Arthur S. Dixon; Birmingham Guildhall; S. Andrew's Church; S. Basil Church; Art & Craft;
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