The practice of history: the Smithsons, Colin St John Wilson, and the writing of architectural history

The purpose of this paper is to explore the type, form, and methodology of history written by practicing architects following the arrival of kunstgeschichte in Britain. Through an analysis of historical writings by Alison and Peter Smithson, and Colin St John Wilson a series of topics are explored i...

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Main Author: Matthew Wells
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Art History, University of Birmingham 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Art Historiography
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Online Access:https://arthistoriography.wordpress.com/wells/