Author: Aldrich Megan
Place: London
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Year: 1994
Pages: 240
ISBN: 0-7148-2886-6
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History, Landscapes Architecture, Archaeology
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B412
Contents: Introduction Chap One: Gothic Forms and Gothic Sensibilities Chap Two: Picturesque Landscapes and Gothic Villas Chap Three: Romantic Gothic: Abbeys and Castles Chap Four: Pattern Books and Villas: Gothic for the Middle Classes Chap Five: Gothic Archaeology and Gothic Propriety Chap Six: Gothic Reform and Gothic Fantasy Epilogue Glossary Further Reading Buildings of Interest and Places to Visit Other Sources of Information Index
Abstract: The Gothic Revival, a key architectural and cultural movement of the late 18th and 19th centuries, revived medieval forms in design and lifestyle. This book explores its evolution, from core aesthetic principles like pointed arches to its influence on domestic architecture, picturesque landscapes, and villas. It examines the romanticization of ruined abbeys and castles, the democratization of the style through pattern books, and the movement’s connection with archaeology and historical authenticity. The book also delves into Gothic reform, fantasy, and its lasting impact. A comprehensive reference, it includes further reading, places of interest, and additional resources.