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Lectures on the rise and development of medieval architecture; vol. 2

By George Gilbert Scott

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover structures from the medieval period and learn how their designs evolved.

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2020-03-21
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Summary

"Lectures on the Rise and Development of Mediæval Architecture; Vol. 2" by Sir George Gilbert Scott is an examination of building design in medieval times. The author reflects on old lessons, stressing how important it is to look closely at British structures and how outside cultures shaped them. The publication focuses on the history of buildings in England. It covers different styles, what affected them, and stories of churches and regular buildings in medieval times. The book dives into early English architecture - like Anglo-Saxon and pre-Norman styles - before closely studying actual buildings from those different eras. It plans to mix historical stories with talks about architecture.

About the Author

Sir George Gilbert Scott, largely known as Sir Gilbert Scott, was a prolific English Gothic Revival architect, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches and cathedrals, although he started his career as a leading designer of workhouses. Over 800 buildings were designed or altered by him.

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