Project Gutenberg 2014-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 437 Street, George Edmund 1824 1881 15011151 Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy 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) "Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy" by George Edmund Street is a travelogue featuring architectural observations written in the mid-19th century. This work details Street's journeys through northern Italy as he explores and describes various Gothic architectural styles and historical sites. The book aims to shed light on the artistic features and influences of Italian Gothic architecture during the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on the unique combination of brick and marble in construction. The opening of the work sets the stage for Street's exploration, beginning with his reflections on the significance of studying architectural styles and their historical contexts. He outlines his journey routes to Italy, emphasizing the picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks he encounters along the way. Street expresses a deep appreciation for the artistic evolution he observes and shares insights on how the architecture of northern Italy differs from other regions. His narrative blends personal anecdote with detailed architectural analysis, providing readers with a sense of adventure and scholarly exploration as he prepares to delve into the architectural riches of Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46326/46326-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Architecture, Gothic Architecture, Medieval Architecture -- Italy NA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Architecture 973719 2025-08-18T15:50:52.310566 text/html 937621 2024-10-24T08:54:34 text/html 33491981 2025-08-18T15:51:18.123464 application/epub+zip 33447041 2025-08-18T15:50:57.800556 application/epub+zip 408422 2025-08-18T15:50:54.490532 application/epub+zip 33705382 2025-08-18T15:51:32.308394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33566605 2025-08-18T15:51:11.266489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576365 2022-09-21T05:33:54.269975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 813935 2025-08-18T15:50:49.628577 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 813755 2014-07-19T12:09:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17178 2025-08-18T15:51:32.637385 application/rdf+xml 17087 2025-08-18T15:50:54.669513 image/jpeg 3007 2025-08-18T15:50:54.580522 image/jpeg 32416349 2025-08-18T15:50:53.308527 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 en.wikipedia