An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England, from the Conquest to the Reformation: With a Sketch of the Grecian and Roman Orders

By Thomas Rickman, John Henry Parker, John Henry 1806-1884 Parker

Book Overview

""An Attempt To Discriminate The Styles Of Architecture In England, From The Conquest To The Reformation: With A Sketch Of The Grecian And Roman Orders"" is a book written by Thomas Rickman in 1881. The book is an attempt to categorize and distinguish the different styles of architecture that have been present in England since the Norman Conquest in 1066, up until the Reformation in the 16th century. Rickman provides a detailed analysis of the various architectural styles, including Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular, and discusses the features that distinguish them from one another. In addition, the book also provides a brief overview of the Grecian and Roman orders, which were influential in shaping the development of architecture in England. This book is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of architecture, as well as for historians and scholars interested in the cultural and artistic history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104024365
• ISBN13: 9781104024369
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"