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Title: Lectures on the rise and development of medieval architecture; vol. 1

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Summary: "Lectures on the Rise and Development of Mediæval Architecture; Vol. 1" by Scott is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a series of lectures delivered at the Royal Academy, focusing on the significance and intricacies of Gothic architecture and its evolution throughout the medieval period. The text examines the architectural styles as reflections of the socio-cultural conditions of the time, highlighting the unique contributions of French, English, and German traditions to what is now recognized as Gothic architecture. The opening of the book establishes the foundational claims regarding the importance of medieval architecture, emphasizing its merits as not only an artistic evolution but also as a reflection of Christian values and cultural identity. Scott introduces the thesis that Gothic architecture, emerging from the remnants of Roman influence and shaped through the collaborative efforts of various European nations, is worthy of dedicated study. Through an exploration of historical context and architectural principles, he sets the stage for a detailed examination of architectural features, construction methods, and aesthetic values that characterize this pivotal moment in architectural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scott, George Gilbert, Sir, 1811-1878

EBook No.: 61255

Published: Jan 31, 2020

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Gothic

Subject: Architecture, Medieval

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61255:2 2020-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Scott, George Gilbert, Sir en 1
2024-11-08T19:42:51Z Lectures on the rise and development of medieval architecture; vol. 1

This edition has images.

Title: Lectures on the rise and development of medieval architecture; vol. 1

Note: Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Lectures on the Rise and Development of Mediæval Architecture; Vol. 1" by Scott is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a series of lectures delivered at the Royal Academy, focusing on the significance and intricacies of Gothic architecture and its evolution throughout the medieval period. The text examines the architectural styles as reflections of the socio-cultural conditions of the time, highlighting the unique contributions of French, English, and German traditions to what is now recognized as Gothic architecture. The opening of the book establishes the foundational claims regarding the importance of medieval architecture, emphasizing its merits as not only an artistic evolution but also as a reflection of Christian values and cultural identity. Scott introduces the thesis that Gothic architecture, emerging from the remnants of Roman influence and shaped through the collaborative efforts of various European nations, is worthy of dedicated study. Through an exploration of historical context and architectural principles, he sets the stage for a detailed examination of architectural features, construction methods, and aesthetic values that characterize this pivotal moment in architectural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scott, George Gilbert, Sir, 1811-1878

EBook No.: 61255

Published: Jan 31, 2020

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Architecture, Gothic

Subject: Architecture, Medieval

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61255:3 2020-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Scott, George Gilbert, Sir en 1