Contrasts, or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and similar buildings of the present day: shewing the present decay of taste: accompanied by appropriate text [1836]

Pugin, Augustus Welby

Published by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026

About this Item

Language: English. Approximately 120 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1836. Text in English. This work by Augustus Welby Pugin presents a striking comparison between the architectural grandeur of the Gothic period and the perceived decline in taste during the 19th century. Through detailed illustrations and text, Pugin argues for a revival of medieval architectural principles. The book is a seminal text in the Gothic Revival movement and offers valuable insights into 19th-century architectural criticism. Book images are non-contractual.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contrasts, or, A parallel between the noble edifices of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and similar buildings of the present day: shewing the present decay of taste: accompanied by appropriate text [1836]
• Publisher: Recreasoft, Paris
• Publication Date: 2026
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: New