Georgian Architecture and the language of Classicism in Bath

This talk is the second in a series of six talks about the UNESCO World Heritage status of the city of Bath. To see the whole series click here.

The architecture of Georgian Bath was defined by the vocabulary of forms and proportion drawn from Classical Antiquity.  This talk will explore how the designers and builders of Bath translated Classicism for modern life in the 18th and early 19th centuries, achieving new buildings through a blend of imitation and innovation.  It will highlight how stylistic developments were unified through the materials that built the Georgian city, and consider the impact that has on the World Heritage Site today.

Dr Amy Frost, Senior Curator, Bath Preservation Trust