Beard, Geoffrey 1929-
Overview
Works: | 110 works in 409 publications in 2 languages and 7,515 library holdings |
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Genres: | History Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Dictionaries Guidebooks |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Creator, Other |
Classifications: | NA997.A4, 720.924 |
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Most widely held works by
Geoffrey Beard
The work of Robert Adam by
Geoffrey Beard(
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42 editions published between 1978 and 1992 in English and held by 863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book, a visual survey of much of Adam's work, provides ample material for a critical appraisal of the development of Adam as architect and designer."--Jacket
42 editions published between 1978 and 1992 in English and held by 863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book, a visual survey of much of Adam's work, provides ample material for a critical appraisal of the development of Adam as architect and designer."--Jacket
Craftsmen and interior decoration in England, 1660-1820 by
Geoffrey Beard(
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21 editions published between 1981 and 1986 in English and Undetermined and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Design and decoration by architectural element including mouldings, panelling, and plasterwork
21 editions published between 1981 and 1986 in English and Undetermined and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Design and decoration by architectural element including mouldings, panelling, and plasterwork
Stucco and decorative plasterwork in Europe by
Geoffrey Beard(
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30 editions published between 1983 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1983 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The work of Christopher Wren by
Geoffrey Beard(
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23 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studie over het werk van de Engelse architect (1632-1723)
23 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studie over het werk van de Engelse architect (1632-1723)
Georgian craftsmen and their work by
Geoffrey Beard(
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11 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text covers biographies of craftsmen from all of Great Britain and Italy but only describes the work they created in England
11 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text covers biographies of craftsmen from all of Great Britain and Italy but only describes the work they created in England
The work of Grinling Gibbons by
Geoffrey Beard(
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14 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
International modern glass by
Geoffrey Beard(
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16 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and Undetermined and held by 457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fotoboek over de diverse technieken van glasfabricage en over gebruiks- en siervoorwerpen
16 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and Undetermined and held by 457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fotoboek over de diverse technieken van glasfabricage en over gebruiks- en siervoorwerpen
Decorative plasterwork in Great Britain by
Geoffrey Beard(
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20 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a classic work on the history of decorative plasterwork which is an essential part of the British country house
20 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is a classic work on the history of decorative plasterwork which is an essential part of the British country house
The National Trust book of English furniture by
Geoffrey Beard(
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14 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The work of John Vanbrugh by
Geoffrey Beard(
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11 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leven en werk van de Engelse architect John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)
11 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leven en werk van de Engelse architect John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)
Upholsterers and interior furnishing in England, 1530-1840 by
Geoffrey Beard(
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8 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A special feature of this book is the inclusion, in an appendix, of forty-four important original documents which reinforce Dr Beard's well-researched arguments. This documentation, described as 'one of the great contributions to furniture history of the post-war period' demonstrates the preoccupation with the quest for status and comfort through the decoration of houses. A lively and authoritative chronicle of the production of fine furnishings in England, this book is not only a history of upholstery but also provides essential material for all interested in furniture and the specialized use of textiles."--Jacket
8 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A special feature of this book is the inclusion, in an appendix, of forty-four important original documents which reinforce Dr Beard's well-researched arguments. This documentation, described as 'one of the great contributions to furniture history of the post-war period' demonstrates the preoccupation with the quest for status and comfort through the decoration of houses. A lively and authoritative chronicle of the production of fine furnishings in England, this book is not only a history of upholstery but also provides essential material for all interested in furniture and the specialized use of textiles."--Jacket
The National Trust book of the English house interior by
Geoffrey Beard(
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8 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
English furniture, 1500-1840 by
Geoffrey Beard(
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8 editions published in 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The compleat gentleman : five centuries of aristocratic life by
Geoffrey Beard(
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8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Het leven van de Britse gentleman vanaf ca. 1500, met enige aandacht voor zijn Amerikaanse tegenhanger
8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Het leven van de Britse gentleman vanaf ca. 1500, met enige aandacht voor zijn Amerikaanse tegenhanger
Modern glass by
Geoffrey Beard(
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12 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dictionary of English furniture makers, 1660-1840(
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12 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Modern ceramics by
Geoffrey Beard(
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10 editions published between 1969 and 1970 in English and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1969 and 1970 in English and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Lake District, a century of conservation by
Geoffrey Berry(
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9 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Robert Adam's country houses by
Geoffrey Beard(
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5 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 98 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nineteenth century cameo glass by
Geoffrey Beard(
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5 editions published in 1956 in English and Undetermined and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1956 in English and Undetermined and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Kersting, A. F. Other Photographer
- Adam, Robert 1728-1792 Other Author
- National Trust (Great Britain)
- Wren, Christopher Sir 1632-1723 Author
- Gibbons, Grinling 1648-1721 Author
- Vanbrugh, John 1664-1726 Other
- Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts Other Editor
- Goodison, Judith
- Gilbert, Christopher Other Editor
- Berry, Geoffrey Author
Associated Subjects
Adam, Robert, Architects Architecture Architecture, Baroque Cabinetmakers Ceramics Classicism in architecture Country homes Country homes--Decoration Decoration and ornament Decoration and ornament, Architectural Dramatists Dramatists, English Economic history England England--Lake District England--Stourbridge Environmental protection Europe Furniture Furniture industry and trade Furniture workers Gibbons, Grinling, Glass Glass manufacture Glass sculpture Glassware Great Britain House furnishings Interior architecture Interior decoration Manners and customs Manors Men--Conduct of life Nature--Effect of human beings on Neoclassicism (Architecture) Nobility Plasterwork, Decorative Pottery Stucco Themes, motives Upholstery Vanbrugh, John, Wood-carving Wren, Christopher,--Sir,