Overview
This book traces the story of the Gothic Revival from the 'Gothick' experiments of the 18th century to its ultimate embodiment in the Houses of Parliament. It 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. Gothic Revival includes the work of great designers such as Pugin, Wyatt, Viollet-le-Duc, and Burges. Included are many illustrations of architecture, textiles, wallpapers, and furnishings, all of which demonstrate the style's worldwide influence.
Synopsis
This book traces the story of the Gothic Revival from the 'Gothick' experiments of the 18th century to its ultimate embodiment in the Houses of Parliament. It 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. Gothic Revival includes the work of great designers such as Pugin, Wyatt, Viollet-le-Duc, and Burges. Included are many illustrations of architecture, textiles, wallpapers, and furnishings, all of which demonstrate the style's worldwide influence.