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100 1 _aFergusson, James,
_d1808-1886
245 1 2 _aA History of Architecture in All Countries, Volume 2, 3rd ed. :
_bFrom the Earliest Times to the Present Day
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-01
508 _aProduced by Sonya Schermann, Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture -- History
700 1 _aSpiers, Richard Phené,
_d1838-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55872
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