Articles liés à Examples of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint)
Synopsis
Several drawings were then made for the intended publication; and a volume, to be entitled, Specimens of Gothic A rchitecture, was immediately undertaken.! A short essay, on the decline of the Gothic style, in this country, and the successive attempts which led to its revival in modern times, was prefixed to the description of subjects represented in the engravings; and aG lossary ofT echnical Terms, descriptive of Gothic A rchitecture, selected from various ancient authorities, and hitherto unexplained, was annexed to the volume; together with some prefatory observations on that subject. The favourable reception of theS pecimens led to the undertaking of a second volume, under the same title, and of corresponding character, which was completed at the close of the year 18224 In 1825, and the two following years, Mr. PUGIN was engaged in the publication of a series of engraved Specimens of the Architectural Antiquities of Normandy. This work displays, amidst other curious subjects, some rich pieces of domestic architecture, of a style widely differing in details from any contemporary examples to be seen in this country. It was an arduous effort to bring home to theE nglish student, some of the many varieties of the Gothic architecture of the Con Some of these were engraved for the Fifth, or Chronological, volume of Britten sA rchitectural A ntiquities, which was then in a course of publication. tA bout two years before that time, Mr. Pugin had produced, in conjunction with Mr. F. Mackenzie, a volume containing sixty-one Plates, entitled, Specimens of Gothic A rchitecture, chiefly selected from the ancient buildings at Oxford. This was a respectable publication, and approached nearly to the idea of the work under consideration; but the subjects being drawn in perspective, were not well adapted to imitation; and several of them were of a description merely curi
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Présentation de l'éditeur
Several drawings were then made for the intended publication; and a volume, to be entitled, Specimens of Gothic A rchitecture, was immediately undertaken.! A short essay, on the decline of the Gothic style, in this country, and the successive attempts which led to its revival in modern times, was prefixed to the description of subjects represented in the engravings; and aG lossary ofT echnical Terms, descriptive of Gothic A rchitecture, selected from various ancient authorities, and hitherto unexplained, was annexed to the volume; together with some prefatory observations on that subject. The favourable reception of theS pecimens led to the undertaking of a second volume, under the same title, and of corresponding character, which was completed at the close of the year 18224 In 1825, and the two following years, Mr. PUGIN was engaged in the publication of a series of engraved Specimens of the Architectural Antiquities of Normandy. This work displays, amidst other curious subjects, some rich pieces of domestic architecture, of a style widely differing in details from any contemporary examples to be seen in this country. It was an arduous effort to bring home to theE nglish student, some of the many varieties of the Gothic architecture of the Con Some of these were engraved for the Fifth, or Chronological, volume of Britten sA rchitectural A ntiquities, which was then in a course of publication. tA bout two years before that time, Mr. Pugin had produced, in conjunction with Mr. F. Mackenzie, a volume containing sixty-one Plates, entitled, Specimens of Gothic A rchitecture, chiefly selected from the ancient buildings at Oxford. This was a respectable publication, and approached nearly to the idea of the work under consideration; but the subjects being drawn in perspective, were not well adapted to imitation; and several of them were of a description merely curi
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Acheter neuf
Afficher cet article
EUR 23,29
EUR 1,06 expédition depuis Etats-Unis vers France
Destinations, frais et délais
Résultats de recherche pour Examples of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint)
Image d'archives
Examples of Gothic Architecture, Vol 2 Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440068447
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Examples of Gothic Architecture, Vol 2 Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440068447
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Examples of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint)
impression à la demandeVendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed analysis of Gothic architecture, providing a comprehensive overview of its key features and historical development. The author examines the origins of the Gothic style in the 12th century, tracing its evolution through the 14th and 15th centuries. The book explores the use of Gothic architecture in ecclesiastical and secular buildings, examining the design principles, construction techniques, and the rich symbolism employed in these structures. The author also discusses the influence of Gothic architecture on later architectural styles, highlighting its enduring impact on the built environment. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, architects, and anyone interested in the history and appreciation of Gothic architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440068447_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles