Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847 - Brossura

Brandon, Raphael; Brandon, J. Arthur

 
9780486460109: Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847
Brossura
ISBN 10: 048646010X ISBN 13: 9780486460109
Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2007

Sinossi

This comprehensive study of Gothic architecture traces the distinctively beautiful elements of Gothic style through the medieval churches of Europe. Gathered from a rare two-volume Victorian classic, over 700 meticulously rendered details and illustrations display every intricate aspect of Western culture's most magnificent ecclesiastical structures, including London's Westminster Abbey Church. The only edition of these antique architectural plates in print, this splendid book is a one-of-a-kind source of authentic Gothic design.
In page after fascinating page, this rich retrospective features the finest examples of medieval masonwork, woodwork, and metalwork dating back to the thirteenth century. Explore the soaring Gothic characteristics of vaulted ceilings, arched windows, flying buttresses, pointed spires, ornamental filials, and decorative panels, plus doorways, moldings, roofing, porches, door hinges, and other elaborate architectural elements.
Filled with fascinating insights into the creation of Gothic-style churches and cathedrals, this sweeping survey also provides lively observations of the medieval period.

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Product Description

In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture through the Middle Ages, the Gothic style shines through in 158 expert illustrations. Details of church windows, moldings, doorways, piers and arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more reveal the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design. Collected from rare 19th-century sources.

Contenuti

Preface Introduction Section I Norman Semi-Norman Decorated Perpendicular Early English Section II Woodwork Metalwork Appendix

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Editore
Dover Pubns
Data di pubblicazione
2007
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
048646010X
ISBN 13 
9780486460109
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
168
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss
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