A History Of Renaissance Architecture In England, 1500-1800 (Two-Volume Set) (SIGNED)

Reginald Blomfield, George Bell and Sons. Author: Reginald BlomfieldBinding: HardbackPublished: George Bell and Sons, 1897Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Letter signed by the author on fep. This foundational two-volume study presents a comprehensive account of English Renaissance architecture from the early Tudor period through the Georgian era. Reginald Blomfield documents the stylistic transition from Gothic to classical forms, illustrating how Italian and French influences reshaped English domestic, civic, and ecclesiastical buildings. He argues that the period marked a deliberate architectural awakening, grounded in proportion, symmetry, and humanist ideals. The work details the contributions of key architects such as Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and James Gibbs, while analyzing structural innovations and decorative vocabularies. Richly illustrated with plans and elevations, the set instructs readers in both historical context and formal analysis.…