Excerpt from Development Character of Gothic Architecture
The idea having widely prevailed that Gothic was an art common to the nations of the North, each country has in turn laid claim to the superiority of its own style. This idea, as I endeavour to show, is incorrect, and has arisen from a lack of discriminating analysis. The peculiarities of pointed design, exhibited by the different countries of Europe.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins and evolution of Gothic architecture, revealing its structural superiority to Romanesque architecture and its status as an organic system of elements working in unison. The author traces the development of pointed architecture from its early expressions in transitional buildings to its full development in the great cathedrals of France, emphasizing the logical and organic nature of Gothic design. This book also explores the use of painting, stained glass, and sculpture in Gothic architecture, demonstrating how these elements worked together to create a cohesive and awe-inspiring environment. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles of Gothic architecture, offering new insights into the development of this iconic architectural style. 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. Codice articolo 9781330338353_0
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