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Philip Morton Shand (21 January 1888 – 30 April 1960), known as P. Morton Shand, was a British journalist, architecture critic (an early proponent of modernism), wine and food writer, entrepreneur and pomologist. He was the paternal grandfather of Queen Camilla.
- 30 April 1960 (aged 72), Lyon, France
- Alexander Faulkner Shand, Augusta Mary Coates
25 ott 2022 · Architectural critic Philip Morton Shand (known always as P. Morton Shand, 1888–1960) conceived the exhibition and led the international promotion of Aalto before and after the show. By shifting the focus from the designer to the critic, this article argues that Aalto’s success was the result of a concerted effort to establish a ...
28 set 2023 · Based on Shand’s involvement in these and other events, this thesis argues for the existence of a reciprocal line of influence, with Britain’s developments received, understood and appreciated in Europe.
18 dic 2023 · Philip Morton Shand was born in 1888 and died in Lyon in 1960. Architecture critic, journalist and food writer, Shand was a co-founder of MARS, the Modern Architectural Research Group and was said to be instrumental in bringing modern architecture into Britain. He was a translator and correspondent of Walter Gropius and a friend of ...
Alborz Dianat studied architectural history at the University of Edinburgh. The topic of his MScR dissertation the making of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Modernist history led to — — his discov-ery of the P. Morton Shand collection. A recipient of the SAHGB’s Graham Child scholarship, he will commence a PhD at the University of Edinburgh ...
Abstract. Within the context of Modern architectural history the position of Philip Morton Shand (1888 - 1960) as a key figure in its dissemination has been historically understated. Although not a designer, his role as architectural critic and writer in conjunction with the breadth of his international contacts enabled him to bridge a gap ...
Though often absent in histories, Philip Morton Shand (1888-1960) exerted exceptional influence on Modernism in the 1930s. The London-based critic forged friendships with renowned designers including Walter Gropius, Alvar Aalto and Le Corbusier, drawing Britain closer to Europe.
