Du style gothique au dix-neuvième siècle by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.html.images 113 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.epub3.images 119 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.epub.images 119 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.epub.noimages 105 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.kf8.images 281 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.kindle.images 272 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/18919.txt.utf-8 104 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/18919/pg18919-h.zip 119 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879
Title Du style gothique au dix-neuvième siècle
Note Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreaders Europe team at http: //dp.rastko.net
Summary "Du style gothique au dix-neuvième siècle" by Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the discourse surrounding Gothic architecture, particularly in the context of the debates among the Academy of Fine Arts regarding the appropriateness of constructing new churches in the Gothic style. The author explores various questions related to the relevance and capacity of Gothic architecture to reflect contemporary beliefs and societal needs, contributing to the understanding of architectural heritage. The opening of the book introduces a contentious debate within the Academy of Fine Arts, focusing on whether it is suitable to build Gothic-style churches in a society that has evolved since the medieval era. The central questions posed include the appropriateness of copying medieval architecture, the relationship between architecture and contemporary needs, and the recognition of Gothic architecture's significance in expressing faith. Viollet-le-Duc presents these inquiries alongside reflections on the historical evolution of Gothic architecture, defending its merits while challenging the notion that such styles are obsolete. Through this examination, he sets the stage for a broader discussion on the meaning and implications of architectural styles within the context of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Church architecture
Subject Architecture, Gothic
Subject Gothic revival (Architecture)
Category Text
EBook-No. 18919
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 87 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!