Gothic Revival

Megan Aldrich is a senior tutor at Sotheby's Educational Studies in London.

"Well done Book" according to bohemen. The book was needed for a school project. Content is very well written on the subject matter and the book has nice pictures & good quality paper. This book is definitely good addition into my collection.. Beautiful Condition! Amazon Customer When I ordered this, the condition rating was acceptableit is in BEAUTIFUL condition! And is a pleasure for the eyes. Beautiful K. Brewton This book has beautiful pictures of all things relating to Gothic art. It has few of the German style Gothic and focuses more on the French and English styles which do tend to be more popular. It is a great reference for art history classes; it has good informationa and is not boring to read. The pictures are in color so everyone can appreciate the real beauty of these churches and artworks.

The style's worldwide and long-standing influence is amply demonstrated in the rich and numerous illustrations of architecture, textiles, wallpapers and furnishings.. A visual delight as well as an essential work of reference, Gothic Revival covers the influence of the style in every aspect of furnishing and decor through the work of such great designers as Pugin, Wyatt, Viollet-le-Duc and Burges. This expert and extensive tome traces the story of the Gothic Revival from its very beginnings in the 'Gothick' experiments of the eighteenth century to its ultimate embodiment in the Houses of Parliament. Gothic Revival primarily concentrates on the domestic forms of the style, from its use in country houses to its influence on the city streets of Europe and America: this previously unexplored angle reveals a series of incisive insights into the human side of this legendary architectural style

The pages drip with the most superb illustrations."-Udolpho . "A luscious, in fact a totally gorgeous book, which all those who are interested in the Gothic style have a duty to possess