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A jewel of the University of Oxford, the Sheldonian Theatre stands out among the groundbreaking designs by the great British architect Sir Christopher Wren. Published to coincide with the 350th anniversary of the building's construction, this book takes a fresh look at the historical influences that shaped the Sheldonian's development.

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“His book is a learned and fascinating account of the Sheldonian in its academic, intellectual and religious contexts.”—Peter Howell, The Art Newspaper -- Peter Howell * The Art Newspaper *
Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock 2014 Award sponsored by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. -- Alice Davis Hitchcock Award * Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain *

The Sheldonian Theatre

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 15 September 2013
      ISBN-13 9780300195040
      978-0300195040
      ISBN-10 0300195044
      Also in:
      History of architecture Individual architects

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A jewel of the University of Oxford, the Sheldonian Theatre stands out among the groundbreaking designs by the great British architect Sir Christopher Wren. Published to coincide with the 350th anniversary of the building's construction, this book takes a fresh look at the historical influences that shaped the Sheldonian's development.

      Trade Review
      “His book is a learned and fascinating account of the Sheldonian in its academic, intellectual and religious contexts.”—Peter Howell, The Art Newspaper -- Peter Howell * The Art Newspaper *
      Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock 2014 Award sponsored by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. -- Alice Davis Hitchcock Award * Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain *

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