9781334235597 - English Medieval Architecture, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) de Power, Cyril E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thorough examination of the evolution of English architecture during the Decorated and Perpendicular periods (1300-1550). These periods saw a dramatic shift in architectural styles, with the Decorated period introducing the distinctive reversed curve, and the Perpendicular period emphasizing rectangularity and verticality. The author traces the development of these styles, discussing their origins, key features, and the impact of historical events on their evolution. The book also explores the social and economic factors that influenced architectural design, providing a rich context for understanding the motivations behind the construction of some of England's most iconic buildings. By examining the grandeur of cathedrals, the beauty of parish churches, and the intricacies of domestic architecture, this book sheds light on the architectural achievements of a transformative era in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.