Barman, Christian (Editor).

Architecture: The Journal Of The Society Of Architects. – Volume XVI, No. 1, November 1922 – Volume XVI, No.12, October 1923.

London, The Society of Architects, 1922 – 1923. Quarto (20.4 cm wide x 25.7 cm high). Pagination: IV, 630 pages with Illustrations throughout. Hardcover / Half-Parchment with original spine-label. In protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of wear.

Includes for example the following essays: The Olympic Stadium / The Architect and The Theatre by St. John Ervine / Scenic Design / Pots and Pyramids by Isabel M. Chambers / Wren as a Baroque Architect by C.H. Reilly / A Fortunate Young Man by Christian Barman / Craftsmanship / Critical Reviews: Architecture: What is wrong with the King’s Way? / The Nature of Architecture by Benedetto Croce / The Aesthetics of Bridge Design by William Haywood / Music and Architecture by Hubert J. Foss / The Dorick Entablature / “The Followers of Robert Adam” by Herbert Cescinsky /

Illustrations inlcude for example: “Morning” – Working Cartoon for a Mural Decoration by Georg Clausen / The Houses of Parliament as Existing and Mr.Shaw’s Designs / St.Magnus London Bridge & St.Stephen Walbrok – Drawn for “Architecture” by Keith Murray / Detail of the Ornamental Lake in Boboli Gardens / “St.Paul’s from the Old Post Office under Demolition” after an etching of Frank Brangwyn / Public Bathhouse, Hilversum – by W.M.Dudok, Architect / etc. etc.

Christian Barman (1898–1980)
An important first-generation British industrial designer of the interwar years, Barman is widely recognized for his 1936 electric iron for HMV, a company for whom be began designing in 1933. He had studied architecture at Liverpool University and ran his own practice until 1935 when he was invited by Frank Pick to take up the post of Publicity Officer at London Transport. He played a key role in presenting its design policy until 1941. The latter had enjoyed a progressive period of innovations in architecture, equipment, signage, graphic design, and street furniture under Pick’s stewardship. After a period as assistant director of Post-War Building at the Ministry of Works and publicity officer for the Great Western Railway, from 1947 to 1963, Barman was head of publicity for the British Transport Commission. He was elected as a Royal Designer for Industry in 1948, served as president of the Society of Industrial Artists (see Chartered Society of Designers) from 1949 to 1950 and received the Order of the British Empire in 1963. He also edited the Architectural Review and the Architects’ Journal and published a number of books on design including Early British Railways and The Man Who Built London Transport: A Biography of Frank Pick (1979). (Oxford Reference.com)

• Keywords: Architectural Drawing · Architectural Journal · Architecture · Architecture – Rare · Buildings · Buildings, structures, etc · Catalogue Four – International Art · Catalogue Twentyfive – Architecture · Design · Journal
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 200323AB

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