02427cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324501120014626400510025830000470030933600260035633700260038233800360040850000310044450802060047552012590068153400450194065300280198570000400201385600430205399900170209655872UtSlPG20260610134304.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aFergusson, James,d1808-188612aA History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. :bFrom the Earliest Times to the Present Day 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-11-01  aProduced by Sonya Schermann, Albert László and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"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.  The opening 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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArchitecture -- History1 aSpiers, Richard Phené,d1838-191640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55872  c96703d96703