A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. by James Fergusson
"A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed." by James Fergusson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on Christian architecture, particularly in Italy, France, and Sicily, exploring the evolution and characteristics of various architectural styles over time. It provides an in-depth look at specific buildings, architectural features, and the influence of cultural exchanges on the development of architecture in these regions. Theopening of the volume discusses circular churches and various towers in Italy, highlighting both successful and unsuccessful architectural attempts during the Gothic age. Fergusson examines examples such as the Baptistery at Parma and several notable towers, such as the Torracio at Cremona. He critiques the Italian architects' struggles with design principles and effectiveness in achieving cohesive structures. Additionally, the text moves toward examining the civic buildings and the distinctiveness of Venetian architecture while mentioning the significant impacts of cultural influences in Sicily. Overall, the opening sets a detailed tone for the exploration of architectural history through thoughtful analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 |
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| Editor | Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916 |
| Title | A History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. From the Earliest Times to the Present Day |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sonya Schermann, Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55872 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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