Project Gutenberg 2006-07-17 Public domain in the USA. 136 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 03, March 1895 The Cloister at Monreale, Near Palermo, Sicily Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 03, March 1895" is a historical architectural publication that examines various architectural styles, particularly focusing on the influences that shaped the architecture of Sicily during the late 19th century. This publication delves into the rich tapestry of historical styles resulting from conquests by different cultures, such as the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Normans. The book is likely from the late Victorian era, as it discusses the art and architecture of significant historical periods leading up to that time. The content of this volume includes a detailed description of the Cloister at Monreale, located near Palermo, which is a remarkable example of the hybrid architectural style characterized by Romanesque forms enriched with Byzantine and Saracenic details. The text explains the architectural elements, such as the paired columns and mosaic decorations, emphasizing the unique artistry that emerged due to the cultural exchanges on the island. Additionally, the publication provides insight into the broader context of Byzantine art’s origins and its influence on subsequent styles, showcasing the development of architecture in a historical narrative that highlights both aesthetic and cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Architecture -- Periodicals NA Text The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Architecture Category: Art 60291 2025-08-08T06:32:19.482999 text/html 56122 2006-07-17T16:28:26 text/html 2817713 2025-08-08T06:32:26.137502 application/epub+zip 2812365 2025-08-08T06:32:23.041530 application/epub+zip 85782 2025-08-08T06:32:21.579998 application/epub+zip 2999703 2025-08-08T06:32:28.320544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2985220 2025-08-08T06:32:24.972495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98841 2022-09-09T06:11:43.912234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48623 2025-08-08T06:32:19.152017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48568 2006-07-17T16:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48559 2006-07-17T16:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20651 2025-08-08T06:32:28.452482 application/rdf+xml 23935 2025-08-08T06:32:22.065980 image/jpeg 4392 2025-08-08T06:32:21.821002 image/jpeg 18212 2006-07-17T16:28:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 2371154 2006-07-17T16:28:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 18197 2006-07-17T16:28:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 2484177 2025-08-08T06:32:19.537057 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog