A Few Hints on the Practical Study of Ecclesiastical Architecture and Antiquities: For the Use of the Cambridge Camden Society (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Cambridge Camden Society

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265544025 ISBN 13: 9780265544020

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides a practical handbook to help visitors explore and appreciate the intricate details of historic English churches. From the medieval origins of ecclesiastical architecture to advanced techniques developed through centuries of skilled craftsmanship, this volume is a valuable guide to the diversity of religious architecture, enabling readers to unravel its mysteries and delve into its rich history. Arranged to facilitate both immediate use on site and subsequent thoughtful study, this book includes line drawings explaining architectural terms and numerous illustrations. Through a detailed examination of churches both large and small, the author helps readers to recognise different periods of architectural styles, from Anglo-Saxon to Gothic, and explores the evolution of construction techniques, from Norman-era experiments in stone to the soaring heights of Decorated and Perpendicular styles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265544025
• ISBN 13: 9780265544020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64