Discover the clear guide to England’s great architectural styles
Learn how Norman, Early English, Decorated English, and Perpendicular designs differ in form, detail, and spirit. This practical study helps readers recognize authentic period work and understand restorations with confidence.
This book presents a concise, student‑friendly view of Gothic and medieval architecture across the British Isles. It emphasizes how to judge existing buildings, assess alterations, and appreciate the craft behind design, ornament, and structure. Rich with examples and carefully explained transitions between styles, it aims to illuminate both scholarly and practical interests."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a groundbreaking treatise on the history of English architecture, from the Norman period through the Perpendicular, with special emphasis on the development of Gothic architecture. The author, a distinguished architectural scholar, examines the evolution of the pointed arch, the rib vault, the flying buttress, and other Gothic features, tracing their origins in earlier styles. He also discusses the social and economic factors that influenced the development of English architecture, and the ways in which it reflected the changing values and beliefs of English society. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture, and for students of history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330516249_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330516249
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