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Title: English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages: An Elementary Handbook

Credits: 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)

Summary: "English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages: An Elementary Handbook" by Smith is a scholarly publication focused on the intricate details of Gothic architecture as exemplified in English churches throughout the Middle Ages. Likely written during the early 20th century, this book serves as an educational resource, combining architectural analysis with historical context, aimed at both visitors and students interested in the art form's development and significance. The content of the book meticulously outlines the evolution of English Gothic architecture, categorizing it into various periods, including Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles. Each section is enriched with detailed illustrations and diagrams that highlight key architectural features and ornamental elements, helping readers understand the symbolism behind these structures. The text emphasizes the practical and spiritual purposes that informed the architecture, offering insights into not only the aesthetic but also the functional aspects of design in response to both artistic trends and liturgical needs throughout the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Smith, A. Freeman, 1847-1932

EBook No.: 58736

Published: Jan 20, 2019

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture -- England

Subject: Architecture, Gothic

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages: An Elementary Handbook

Credits: 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)

Summary: "English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages: An Elementary Handbook" by Smith is a scholarly publication focused on the intricate details of Gothic architecture as exemplified in English churches throughout the Middle Ages. Likely written during the early 20th century, this book serves as an educational resource, combining architectural analysis with historical context, aimed at both visitors and students interested in the art form's development and significance. The content of the book meticulously outlines the evolution of English Gothic architecture, categorizing it into various periods, including Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles. Each section is enriched with detailed illustrations and diagrams that highlight key architectural features and ornamental elements, helping readers understand the symbolism behind these structures. The text emphasizes the practical and spiritual purposes that informed the architecture, offering insights into not only the aesthetic but also the functional aspects of design in response to both artistic trends and liturgical needs throughout the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Smith, A. Freeman, 1847-1932

EBook No.: 58736

Published: Jan 20, 2019

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture -- England

Subject: Architecture, Gothic

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.