02400cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500780016426400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850801670045952012820062653400450190865300250195365300270197865300260200585600430203146326UtSlPG20260610134049.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15011151  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aStreet, George Edmund,d1824-188110aBrick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-07-19  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy" by George Edmund Street is a travelogue featuring architectural observations written in the mid-19th century. This work details Street's journeys through northern Italy as he explores and describes various Gothic architectural styles and historical sites. The book aims to shed light on the artistic features and influences of Italian Gothic architecture during the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on the unique combination of brick and marble in construction.  The opening of the work sets the stage for Street's exploration, beginning with his reflections on the significance of studying architectural styles and their historical contexts. He outlines his journey routes to Italy, emphasizing the picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks he encounters along the way. Street expresses a deep appreciation for the artistic evolution he observes and shares insights on how the architecture of northern Italy differs from other regions. His narrative blends personal anecdote with detailed architectural analysis, providing readers with a sense of adventure and scholarly exploration as he prepares to delve into the architectural riches of Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArchitecture, Gothic  aArchitecture, Medieval  aArchitecture -- Italy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46326