Yorke, Trevor
Gothic Revival Architecture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784422288
- author:
- Yorke, Trevor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 149 mm X 210 mm
- Genre:
- 20.32 x 14.73 x 0.51 centimetres, Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Gothic Revival Architecture by Trevor Yorke explores one of Britain's most distinctive architectural styles. This style, which emerged in the Georgian Period, was characterized by its use of color and invention, resulting in buildings that were both visually expressive and morally charged. From the Houses of Parliament to Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival architecture can be seen in many iconic structures across Britain. The style's influence extended beyond the physical buildings themselves, with architects like Augustus Welby Pugin and George Gilbert Scott creating designs that reflected their moral codes. This book delves into the history of the Gothic Revival movement, from its origins to its climax during the High Victorian period. With its unique blend of form and function, Gothic Revival architecture continues to be studied and admired today.
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