Lectures On The Rise And Development Of Medieval Architecture Vol 2 Annotated
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Lectures on the Rise and Development of Medieval Architecture Vol. 2 (Annotated)
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-Gilbert Scott RA (July 13, 1811 - March 27, 1878), was a prolific English Gothic Revival architect, associated primarily with the design, construction, and renovation of churches and cathedrals, though he began his career as a leading house designer for work . More than 800 buildings were designed or altered by him. Scott was the architect of many iconic buildings, including the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station, the Albert Memorial and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, all in London, St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, the main building of the University of Glasgow, St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh and King's College Chapel, London. Born in Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, Scott was the son of a clergyman and the grandson of biblical commentator Thomas Scott.He studied architecture as a student of James Edmeston and, from 1832 to 1834, worked as an assistant to Henry Roberts. He also worked as an assistant for his friend, Sampson Kempthorne, who specialized in designing work houses, a field in which Scott would begin his independent career. St John Parish Church in Wall, Staffordshire. Scott's first job was built in 1833.
Lectures on the Rise and Development of Medieval Architecture, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: George Gilbert Scott
language: en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date: 2017-09-12
Excerpt from Lectures on the Rise and Development of Medieval Architecture, Vol. 1 of 2 The Lectures are naturally somewhat disconnected and having been written both at various times and for audiences often changing, may be found in some in stances to repeat the same facts and ideas, for which, as well as for too great a prolixity of style, I beg to apologise. They were written with much zeal; and, thanks to my staff, and to my pupils, my sons, and others, they were magnificently and profusely illustrated; more so, perhaps, than any such Lectures had ever been before. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Lectures on the Rise and Development of Medieval Architecture, Vol. 2 of 2
Excerpt from Lectures on the Rise and Development of Medieval Architecture, Vol. 2 of 2: Delivered at the Royal Academy; With Illustrations St. Irene, Constantinople - Church of San Vitale, the type, three centuries later, of Charlemagne's Church at aix-la-chapelle - Two influences at work leading to the introduction and adoption of the dome into Italy - From thence into the south-west of France - Baptisteries at Florence and Parma - Cathedral at Sienna - St. Mark's, Venice - Santa Fosca near Venice - Domes having paz'm'm' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.