An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Henry Parker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331598604 ISBN 13: 9780331598605

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the evolution of Gothic architecture across England and France, from Roman roots to the Flamboyant flourish.

This clear, approachable survey traces how styles changed over centuries, explains key features, and shows how builders adapted to local tastes and materials. Rich illustrations and careful explanations help readers see how arches, mouldings, windows, and tracery defined the look and feel of great churches and cathedrals.

• Learn how the Roman basilica became the bedrock of Christian church design
• See how Early English mouldings, tooth ornament, and lancet windows shaped the first Gothic period
• Compare Decorated and Flamboyant tracery, doorways, and stained glass across regions
• Understand how regional variations emerged while England stayed grounded in its own Gothic development

Ideal for readers of architectural history who want a grounded, tactile understanding of Gothic forms and their medieval builders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331598604
• ISBN 13: 9780331598605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254