An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture, from the Conquest to the Reformation (Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture) - Softcover

Rickman, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108066429 ISBN 13: 9781108066426

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

First published in 1817, this highly influential study by Thomas Rickman (1776–1841) provides a classic overview of English medieval architecture. A devotee of the Gothic style, Rickman forged a successful career as an architect of Anglican churches, in the face of criticism from his Quaker brethren. This study is founded on the attention to detail and delight of a true enthusiast, drawing on knowledge of some five hundred buildings across the British Isles. Describing Greek and Roman influences before delineating English architecture since the Norman Conquest, Rickman presents a compelling narrative of architectural styles and precedents. Illustrated with a number of detailed drawings, the work ends with short entries, organised by county, on notable cathedrals, churches and abbeys. Introducing terminology and classifications that are still used today, the book quickly became an essential reference work for architectural students and practitioners. This reissue is of the first edition.

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Book Description

First published in 1817, this highly influential illustrated study by the architect Thomas Rickman (1776-1841) provides an overview of English medieval architecture. Drawing on knowledge of some five hundred buildings, it quickly became an essential reference work for architectural students and practitioners in the nineteenth century.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108066429
• ISBN 13: 9781108066426
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174