"On the Architectural History of Chester Cathedral" by Thomas Rickman is a historical exploration into the structural makeup and stylistic changes of a significant religious building. The book carefully investigates the different artistic designs of Chester Cathedral while recognizing the importance of its status among England's famous churches. Rickman's study takes us through the cathedral's timeline, pointing out artistic features like Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles that mark each construction stage. By connecting architectural elements to specific historical times, Rickman not only celebrates the cathedral's beautiful design but argues for its value, hoping it will be appreciated alongside famous buildings like Canterbury and York.
On the Architectural History of Chester Cathedral
By Thomas Rickman
Discover the hidden stories etched in stone, as this historical analysis reveals the evolution of an ancient cathedral's design, urging appreciation for its beauty and importance.
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About the AuthorThomas Rickman was an English architect and architectural antiquary who was a major figure in the Gothic Revival. He is particularly remembered for his Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture (1817), which established the basic chronological classification and terminology that are still in widespread use for the different styles of English medieval ecclesiastical architecture.
Thomas Rickman was an English architect and architectural antiquary who was a major figure in the Gothic Revival. He is particularly remembered for his Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture (1817), which established the basic chronological classification and terminology that are still in widespread use for the different styles of English medieval ecclesiastical architecture.
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