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The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture: With An Explanation Of Technical Terms, And A Centenary Of Ancient Terms: Volume 1 - Brossura

Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche

 
9781108082709: The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture: With An Explanation Of Technical Terms, And A Centenary Of Ancient Terms: Volume 1

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The eleventh, and definitive, 1882 three-volume edition of this hugely popular, highly illustrated work on Gothic ecclesiastical architecture.

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The eleventh, and definitive, 1882 edition of this hugely popular, highly illustrated work consists of two volumes on Gothic ecclesiastical architecture and a third on church vestments. Bloxam records his concern that: 'In the so-called restorations of ancient churches, not a few historical features ... have been ruthlessly ... swept away.'

Contenuti

Preface; Introduction; 1. Definition of Gothic architecture; 2. Of the different kinds of arches; 3. Of the Anglo-Saxon style; 4. Of the Anglo-Norman style; 5. Of the semi-Norman style; 6. Of the Early English style; 7. Of the Decorated English style; 8. Of the Florid or Perpendicular English style; 9. Of the Debased English style; Explanation of technical terms; Centenary of ancient terms; Index of cathedrals and churches; Index, chiefly to notes.

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