Gothic Ornament: Architectural Motifs from York Cathedral (Dover Pictorial Archive) - Softcover

Halfpenny, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486445100 ISBN 13: 9780486445106

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2005

Synopsis

These royalty-free motifs feature exquisite specimens of the sculptured ornaments from northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral. The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter in York, popularly known as York Minster, was founded as a missionary church. Its soaring Gothic architecture and vast interior, parts of which date back to the 13th century, feature some of the best examples of the medieval craftsman's work to be found anywhere.
This compilation consists of 175 illustrations, selected from throughout the cathedral. Like the building of the church itself, the ornaments were executed during different eras. This collection, reproduced from a rare 18th-century volume, offers artists and graphic designers an unusual selection of authentic architectural motifs from the Middle Ages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0486445100
• ISBN 13: 9780486445106
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128