Title: The Evolution of Architectural Ornament (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0483156485
ISBN 13: 9780483156487
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 607 grams

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Explore how architectural ornament evolved across continents, from Romanesque and Gothic foliage to Alexandrian capitals and beyond.

This volume delves into the roots, influences, and regional styles that shaped decorative art in buildings across Europe and Egypt, offering a clear, image-rich tour of ornament and its changing meanings.

The book threads together historical context, craft traditions, and the hand of the mason, showing how seasons of foliage and lineal motifs evolved with shifting cultures. It pairs descriptive analysis with abundant illustrations, helping readers see how form and function intertwine in architecture.

How Gothic foliage developed through the 13th to 15th centuries and its regional variations.
The Romanesque and early European influences carried along northern trade routes.
Different character and use of ornament in continental Europe versus England.
Concrete examples of Alexandrian capitals and the mix of Greek and Egyptian styles.

Ideal for readers of architectural history who want a visually informed overview of ornament, its history, and its regional expressions.

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