Examples of Gothic architecture: selected from various antient edifices in England, consisting of plans, elevations, sections, and parts at large. accompanied by historical and descriptive accounts. Volume 2 [1838]

Language: English. Approximately 250 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1838. This monumental work on Gothic architecture presents a meticulous selection of plans, elevations, sections, and detailed illustrations from various ancient edifices across England. Compiled by renowned architects and historians, the volumes offer comprehensive historical and descriptive accounts that illuminate the evolution and significance of Gothic architectural styles. The first two volumes, dated 1830, were authored by Augustus Pugin, while the third volume was a collaboration between Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and Thomas Larkins Walker. This edition serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, architects, and enthusiasts of medieval architecture, providing both technical drawings and contextual analysis of England's rich architectural heritage. Book images are non-contractual.