02140cam a22003013u 4500 58907 UtSlPG 20260610134346.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 A B C of Gothic Architecture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-02-17 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 B C of Gothic Architecture" by John Henry Parker is an architectural guide examining the evolution of Gothic architecture, likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an introduction aimed at beginners, presenting key styles and characteristics of Gothic architecture through the lens of historical examples. Parker aims to make the subject accessible to a broad audience, including children, by focusing on visual representation rather than intricate technical details. The opening of the text begins with an advertisement for the first edition, establishing the book's purpose as a foundational guide to understanding Gothic architecture. Parker explains that architecture can only be fully appreciated by visual observation of buildings across various styles, notably beginning with the Norman period leads into the broader Gothic tradition. He introduces the essential characteristics and historical context of the Gothic style, emphasizing visual knowledge, comparing the different periods and their features, and clarifying common misconceptions about architectural terminology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture, Gothic https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58907 99733 99733