An Introduction to the Study of Gothic ArchitectureJ. Parker, 1891 - 331 sider The history of Gothic architecture from the Roman period to the Renaissance. Most of the text focuses on English architecture but the final section covers the Gothic style in some other European countries. Includes nearly 190 illustrations, as well as a glossary of terms. |
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Side iii
... when once pointed out it was im- possible to avoid making use of them . The chapter on French Gothic is chiefly the result of observations made on a tour in the central part of France in the summer of 1849 , assisted by the.
... when once pointed out it was im- possible to avoid making use of them . The chapter on French Gothic is chiefly the result of observations made on a tour in the central part of France in the summer of 1849 , assisted by the.
Side v
... chiefly historical , and intended for the use of more advanced students . The book is one of facts , not of theories or fancies . Some persons may think it dry , as matter - of - fact is apt to be con- sidered by those who are fond of ...
... chiefly historical , and intended for the use of more advanced students . The book is one of facts , not of theories or fancies . Some persons may think it dry , as matter - of - fact is apt to be con- sidered by those who are fond of ...
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... chiefly by the great number of small columns used on the exterior . The best examples of this style are at Pisa and Lucca : the well known falling tower of Pisa is one . In the countries bordering on the Rhine a similar style prevailed ...
... chiefly by the great number of small columns used on the exterior . The best examples of this style are at Pisa and Lucca : the well known falling tower of Pisa is one . In the countries bordering on the Rhine a similar style prevailed ...
Side 19
... chiefly to the Norman style . In the last half of it , the transition from the Romanesque , or Norman , to the Early English , or first Gothic style , took place . 3. In the thirteenth century the buildings belong chiefly to the style ...
... chiefly to the Norman style . In the last half of it , the transition from the Romanesque , or Norman , to the Early English , or first Gothic style , took place . 3. In the thirteenth century the buildings belong chiefly to the style ...
Side 30
... chiefly by the peculiar character of the impost mouldings , which are different from those of Of the Anglo - saxon character . O.JEWITT . JEG D any subsequent style : 15. Belfry Window , St. Mary , Bishop's - Hill sometimes merely a ...
... chiefly by the peculiar character of the impost mouldings , which are different from those of Of the Anglo - saxon character . O.JEWITT . JEG D any subsequent style : 15. Belfry Window , St. Mary , Bishop's - Hill sometimes merely a ...
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abacus afterwards aisles altar angles appears apse arcade architect architecture Basilica belong Berkshire Beverley Minster Bishop brick buildings built buttresses Byzantine called Canterbury capitals Castle Cathedral chapel chapter-house character chiefly choir clerestory cloister construction crockets crypt cusps Decorated style doorways earlier Early English style Early French early Norman eleventh century England examples feature Flamboyant foliage foliated foliated circles France frequently Gloucester Cathedral Gothic architecture Gothic style hall Hugh inscription Italy lancet lancet windows later Lincoln Lincoln Cathedral masonry Minster mouldings nave Normandy Northamptonshire original ornament Oxford Oxfordshire Palace panelling period Perpendicular style pillars plain pointed arches porch probably provinces quatrefoil racter Raunds rebuilt remains remarkable rich Roman Rome roof round sculpture shafts Shewing sometimes square stone thirteenth century tooth-ornament tower tracery transept transitional trefoil triforium twelfth century usually vault walls west end west front Westminster Abbey Winchester Winchester Cathedral wooden
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Side 7 - ... altars be erected, and relics placed. For if those temples are well built, it is requisite that they be converted from the worship of devils to the service of the true God...
Side 50 - Salisbury] was a prelate of great mind, and spared no expense towards completing his designs, especially in buildings; which may be seen in other places, but more particularly at Salisbury and at Malmesbury, for there he erected extensive edifices at vast cost, and with surpassing beauty, the courses of stone being so correctly laid that the joint deceives the eye, THE EAELY NORMAN PERIOD.
Side 50 - Malmesbury. For there he erected extensive edifices, at vast cost, and with surpassing beauty; the courses of stone being so correctly laid that the joint deceives the eye, and leads it to imagine that the whole wall is composed of a single block.
Side 188 - ... opening than a distinct member of the division. The roofing, from the increased richness of the groining, becomes an object of more attention. On the whole, the nave of York, from the uncommon grandeur and simplicity of the design, is certainly the finest example ; ornament is nowhere spared, yet there is a simplicity which is peculiarly pleasing.
Side 109 - Owky d, as also many other edifices in the same houses : and lastly, the church of Welles itselfe being now ready to fall to the ground, notwithstanding the great cost bestowed upon it by Bishop Robert, he pulled down the...