Contrasts, or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the Middle Ages, and corresponding buildings of the present day: shewing the present decay of taste [1841]
Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
- Softcover
- New
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Language: English. Approximately 104 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1841. Study of Gothic revival principles and architectural criticism by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, contrasting medieval noble architecture with contemporary buildings and arguing for the superiority of the forms and craftsmanship of the Middle Ages. An important work in nineteenth-century architectural polemic, illustrated with engraved plates and especially notable for its sharp visual and textual comparison between historical models and modern taste. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
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- Title
- Contrasts, or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the Middle Ages, and corresponding buildings of the present day: shewing the present decay of taste [1841]
- Author
- Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore
- Publisher
- Recreasoft, Paris
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Softcover
- Edition
- Reprint.
Livres Anciens Rares
Paris, France
AbeBooks seller since September 23, 2025
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