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Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847
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Author/Editor: Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon
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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 cu...  read more
 


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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.
Dover original selection from An Analysis of Gothick Architecture, Volumes I and II, Pelham Richardson, London, 1847.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 048646010X
ISBN 13: 9780486460109
Author/Editor: Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon
Format: Book
Page Count: 176
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11
Publication date: December 2007
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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