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100 1 _aMacGibbon, David,
_d1831-1902
245 1 4 _aThe ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland from the earliest Christian times to the seventeenth century; vol. 2/3
246 1 _aThe ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland from the earliest Christian times to the 17th century; vol. 2/3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ecclesiastical_Architecture_of_Scotland
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-06
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Scotland from the Earliest Christian Times to the Seventeenth Century" by David Macgibbon and Thomas Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the evolution and characteristics of ecclesiastical architectural styles throughout Scotland, particularly focusing on Gothic influences and their adaptations in various notable structures. It explores the transition from earlier styles, postulating the significance of both Scottish and external influences on the development of architecture in Scotland. At the start of this volume, the authors outline the progression of architectural styles in Scotland leading up to the Gothic period, emphasizing the shift from Romanesque to various forms of Gothic architecture. They discuss the introduction of the pointed arch and its structural importance, detailing how designs reflected both local adaptations and broader European trends. The opening sets the tone for a detailed analysis of significant sites like St. Andrews Cathedral and Arbroath Abbey, highlighting how these structures showcase the melding of styles over centuries and examining the architectural elements that signify Scotland's unique response to Gothic design. Through historical context and architectural analysis, the foundation is laid for further exploration of specific edifices and their contributions to the ecclesiastical fabric of Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch architecture -- Scotland
700 1 _aRoss, Thomas,
_d1839-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63978
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