Development and Character of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint)

Charles Herbert Moore

ISBN 10: 1334233624 / ISBN 13: 9781334233623

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book uncovers the origins and evolution of Gothic architecture. The author argues that true Gothic is a style of building found exclusively in France and defined by a highly organized and beautifully logical structural system where every part of the building plays a dynamic role and even ornamentation serves a structural purpose. The author traces the evolution of this architectural style from Romanesque architecture, demonstrating how Gothic architecture was a creative reimagining of the old style that resulted in a building system far more innovative and beautiful. The systematic analysis provided in this book overturns the previously held but mistaken belief that English cathedrals and other pointed constructions across Europe are examples of Gothic. In fact, the author argues that none of these buildings exemplify true Gothic, a realization that leads the author to posit an entirely new understanding of the artistry and engineering of the Middle Ages. 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.

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• Titolo: Development and Character of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1334233624
• ISBN 13: 9781334233623
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Architecture

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It has been necessary to devote a considerable portion of the book to detailed descriptions of structural forms and adjustments. These may prove tedious to the unprofessional reader but I have endeavoured to make them as brief as was consistent with thoroughness, and to express myself, as far as possible, in terms that may be generally understood.

The illustrations to the book have been reproduced either on wood or by mechanical process from drawings, the most of which were made on the spot, or from photographs, by myself. For some of the illustrations of sculpture the drawings have been made from photographs either by my daughter, or by myself; and several of the most elaborate illustrations of entire buildings have been drawn from photographs for the engraver by Mr. H. W. Brewer of London, the well-known architectural draughtsman.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.