Project Gutenberg 2019-01-20 Public domain in the USA. 163 Smith, A. Freeman 1847 1932 Smith, Alfred Freeman English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages: An Elementary Handbook 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) "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 ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Church architecture -- England Architecture, Gothic NA Text Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Architecture Category: Art 105194 2025-07-23T10:21:22.141486 text/html 94974 2021-01-24T11:42:28 text/html 3096067 2025-07-23T10:21:26.526527 application/epub+zip 3090069 2025-07-23T10:21:23.140555 application/epub+zip 99868 2025-07-23T10:21:22.560507 application/epub+zip 3146304 2025-07-23T10:21:29.185456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3106897 2025-07-23T10:21:25.601478 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129729 2022-09-26T16:42:02.274975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67984 2025-07-23T10:21:21.597496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67847 2019-01-20T09:29:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18546 2025-07-23T10:21:29.324466 application/rdf+xml 19830 2025-07-23T10:21:22.638489 image/jpeg 2256 2025-07-23T10:21:22.599491 image/jpeg 24727 2019-01-20T09:29:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 2646030 2021-01-24T11:42:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 2685124 2025-07-23T10:21:22.218542 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