Glasgow School Of Art

'Glasgow School of Art' part of Phaidon's Architecture in Detail series, an award-winning collection of books designed for an audience of students and professionals. Each volume focuses on a single celebrated building, and the series covers a wide range of periods and building types, from houses to public buildings, from the majesty of St. Paul's Cathedral to the intimacy of contemporary homes in California. Each building has been selected for its exceptional character, innovative design, or technical virtuosity. Each volume contains a detailed introductory essay and over one hundred photographs and line drawings. They include specially commissioned photography, technical drawings, and working details of each building. 'Glasgow School of Art' depicts one of the great works of Arts and Crafts architecture. The Glasgow School of Art is a synthesis of opposites: austere and delicate, dark and light, derivative yet innovative. While the towering outer wall seems to echo the Scottish baronial tradition and the exterior impression is one of imposing grandeur, the interior is a lively and complex set of spaces.