Architectural Notes on German Churches - With Remarks on the Origin of Gothic Architecture

Klappentext Published anonymously in 1830, this work presents a theoretical interpretation of Gothic architecture's origins and development. Zusammenfassung William Whewell (1794–1866), fellow and then master of Trinity College, Cambridge, first published this work anonymously in 1830. It is notable for offering a detailed analysis of Gothic architecture's origins and development. The discussion of German churches, despite the book's title, is of secondary concern. Inhaltsverzeichnis Description of the plates; Preface; 1. Of the causes of pointed architecture; 2. Of the characters of transition or early German architecture; 3. Suggestions on the method of making architectural notes.

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• Authors: William Whewell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.03.2013
• EAN: 9781108051767
• ISBN: 978-1-108-05176-7
• No. of pages: 130
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Art and Architecture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Religious, Religious buildings, Architecture: religious buildings