Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847

by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon

Overview

This comprehensive study of Gothic architecture traces the distinctively beautiful elements of Gothic style through the medieval churches of Europe. Gathered from a rare two-volume Victorian classic, over 700 meticulously rendered details and illustrations display every intricate aspect of Western culture's most magnificent ecclesiastical structures, including London's Westminster Abbey Church. The only edition of these antique architectural plates in print, this splendid book is a one-of-a-kind source of authentic Gothic design.
In page after fascinating page, this rich retrospective features the finest examples of medieval masonwork, woodwork, and metalwork dating back to the thirteenth century. Explore the soaring Gothic characteristics of vaulted ceilings, arched windows, flying buttresses, pointed spires, ornamental filials, and decorative panels, plus doorways, moldings, roofing, porches, door hinges, and other elaborate architectural elements.
Filled with fascinating insights into the creation of Gothic-style churches and cathedrals, this sweeping survey also provides lively observations of the medieval period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486135922
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	08/21/2012
Series:	Dover Architecture
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	45 MB
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Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Section I
Norman
Semi-Norman
Decorated
Perpendicular
Early English
Section II
Woodwork
Metalwork
Appendix