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Author : Thomas Francis Bumpus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Architecture, Gothic
ISBN : YALE:39002004569134
Author : Thomas Francis Bumpus
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0428574289
Excerpt from A Guide to Gothic Architecture Architecture is progressive, and must keep pace with the development of the wants, faculties, and sentiments of mankind. The Decorative Arts arise from, and Should properly be attendant upon archi tecture. Antiquarianism and ecclesiology are among the phases of architectural study. The former is a mere branch of secular learning; the latter devotes its energies to the reverent serving and adorning of churches in the best and fittest manner possible. Decoration embraces all the arts of design. It is the 0 ice of architecture to illustrate the forces by which construction is maintained; and as a master of fine arts it presses into its service all others which can aid towards that, its one great central purpose. These forces are as a stream of life in the dull blocks through which they flow. 'architecture gives form and feature to them as things of vitality which we can then fix upon and delight in and thus a building clothed in the elements of its own life rises into being, a creature of living art, a thing of beauty. With the theory of architecture thus understood, the ancillary arts of sculpture, wall painting, stained glass, tapestry and so forth cluster around it with all their music of form and colours. It is thus that the arts of design step in. Their business is to interpret all that, to give it emphasis, to spread a sense of ease, happiness, and completeness everywhere. Then comes colour to add riches and plenty to what the other arts have begun, and to perfect those evidences of life and thought and movement which they draw out. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.
Author : Paul Frankl,Paul Crossley
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0300087993
This magisterial study of Gothic architecture traces the meaning and development of the Gothic style through medieval churches across Europe. Ranging geographically from Poland to Portugal and from Sicily to Scotland and chronologically from 1093 to 1530, the book analyzes changes from Romanesque to Gothic as well as the evolution within the Gothic style and places these changes in the context of the creative spirit of the Middle Ages. In its breadth of outlook, its command of detail, and its theoretical enterprise, Frankl's book has few equals in the ambitious Pelican History of Art series. It is single-minded in its pursuit of the general principles that informed all aspects of Gothic architecture and its culture. In this edition Paul Crossley has revised the original text to take into account the proliferation of recent literature--books, reviews, exhibition catalogues, and periodicals--that have emerged in a variety of languages. New illustrations have also been included.
Author : Karen Ralls
Publisher : Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780892546275
Cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages and explore the illuminating wisdom, beauty and art of the Gothic cathedrals, stunning wonders of the medieval era for all to see today. From bejewelled stained glass windows to a pilgrimage “on the road” to Compostela, the wonders of Gothic architecture continue to inspire many worldwide. From the 12th century, the Gothic architectural style continued to spread throughout Europe. Highly-regarded medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have served for centuries to inspire feelings of spiritual reverence and aesthetic wonder. She details the relationship between architecture, geometry, and music; explores the concept of the labyrinth; pilgrimage; Black Madonnas; astronomical calculations in the design and location of cathedrals; stone and wood carvings; gargoyles; the teachings of Pythagoras and the later Neo-Platonists, and more. For the general reader and specialist alike, Dr. Ralls guides the reader through the history, places, art, and symbolism of these unique "books in stone", providing a lively portal and solid resource for all. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, a recommended reading section, lists of the major European cathedral sites and a full Bibliography, Gothic Cathedrals is a fascinating showcase of the mystic and spiritual symbolism found in these great structures of Europe, information that will help modern readers visit these sites and share in the energy of the sacred they continue to radiate.
Author : T. Francis Bumpus
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1330269624
Excerpt from A Guide to Gothic Architecture Portrait of the Author; Carlisle Cathedral, the East Window; Tower of St Patroclus, Soést, Westphalia; Façade of Monza Cathedral (Italian Gothic of the Fourteenth Century in Brick and Marble); Cathedral of Torcello (Italian Romanesque of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century); Rome, Basilica of Sta Maria Maggiore; Rome, Basilica of San Clemente; Ravenna, Nave of Sant Apollinare Nuovo (Sixth Century); Octagon of the Dom, Aix-la-Chapelle (A.D. 796- 804); Apse of Sta Maria Maggiore, Bergamo (Romanesque Style of Lombardy); Norwich Cathedral, the Nave (Anglo-Norman Style); Peterborough Cathedral, the Choir (Anglo-Norman Style); Chapel of St John in the Tower of London (Anglo-Norman Style); Spanish Romanesque Capitals at Tarragona; The Nave, Tournai Cathedral (Romanesque of Belgium); Crypt at Gollingen (Romanesque of Saxony); Details of the Anglo-Norman and Transition Periods; Oxford Cathedral, the Choir (late Anglo-Norman) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.
Author : Samuel Gardner
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1340579421
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Samuel Gardner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1334242674
Excerpt from A Guide to English Gothic Architecture: Illustrated by Numerous Drawings and Photographs For the line drawings and diagrams in the Introduction I am chiefly indebted to Mr Arnold Mitchell, Fig. 56 was drawn for me especially for this volume by Mr E. Godfrey Page. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.
Author : SAMUEL. GARDNER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033391298
Author : Robert A. Scott
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780520949560
The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. Evoking feelings of awe and humility, they make us want to understand what inspired the people who had the audacity to build them. This engrossing book surveys an era that has fired the historical imagination for centuries. In it Robert A. Scott explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. As a traveler’s companion or a rich source of knowledge for the armchair enthusiast, The Gothic Enterprise helps us understand how ordinary people managed such tremendous feats of physical and creative energy at a time when technology was rudimentary, famine and disease were rampant, the climate was often harsh, and communal life was unstable and incessantly violent. While most books about Gothic cathedrals focus on a particular building or on the cathedrals of a specific region, The Gothic Enterprise considers the idea of the cathedral as a humanly created space. Scott discusses why an impoverished people would commit so many social and personal resources to building something so physically stupendous and what this says about their ideas of the sacred, especially the vital role they ascribed to the divine as a protector against the dangers of everyday life. Scott’s narrative offers a wealth of fascinating details concerning daily life during medieval times. The author describes the difficulties master-builders faced in scheduling construction that wouldn’t be completed during their own lifetimes, how they managed without adequate numeric systems or paper on which to make detailed drawings, and how climate, natural disasters, wars, variations in the hours of daylight throughout the year, and the celebration of holy days affected the pace and timing of work. Scott also explains such things as the role of relics, the quarrying and transporting of stone, and the incessant conflict cathedral-building projects caused within their communities. Finally, by drawing comparisons between Gothic cathedrals and other monumental building projects, such as Stonehenge, Scott expands our understanding of the human impulses that shape our landscape.
Author : John Henry Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1436947456
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author : Stan Parry
Publisher : Oro Editions
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 193962178X
Great Gothic Cathedrals of France guides readers on a tour of twelve French cathedrals that best exemplify one of the greatest glories of Western civilization. From the beautiful facade of Notre-Dame in Paris to the transcendent beauty of the stained glass at Chartres, this book clarifies the significant elements of their architecture by means of its text and images. The cathedrals of Amiens, Paris, Saint Denis, Chartres, Reims, Laon, Noyon, Soissons, Sens, Beauvais, Bourges and Troyes as well as Sainte-Chapelle are all presented to give the reader and visitor to France a clear understanding of these extraordinary buildings. This publication also provides the reader with a chapter on how to "read" a stained glass window.
Author : Trevor Yorke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784422332
From the Houses of Parliament to the Midland Hotel at St Pancras and Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival buildings are some of the most distinctive structures found in Britain. Far from a copy of medieval buildings, it was a style full of colour and invention, in which its exponents created a daring new approach to design. Throwing out the old Classical rule book, Gothic Revival architects like Pugin and George Gilbert Scott designed buildings which were asymmetrical in form and visually expressive of their function. The movement went beyond just bricks and mortar and had a strong moral code, the influence of which was still felt into the 20th century. In this illustrated book, Trevor Yorke tells the story of the Gothic Revival from its origins in the whimsical fancies of the Georgian Period through to its High Victorian climax.
Author : John Henry Hopkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1826
Category : Architecture
ISBN : NYPL:33433071081248
Author : Andrew Jackson Downing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : HARVARD:FL1K51
Author : Walter Armstrong,Édouard Corroyer
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021454621
Gothic Architecture by Édouard Corroyer and Walter Armstrong is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to Gothic architecture and its influence on the art of Europe. This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
