Designs for Gothic Ornaments & Furniture, After the Ancient Manner, for Ecclesiastical and Domestic Purposes, for the Use of Architects and Workers in Metal, Stone, Wood, Etc.
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John W. B. Gibbs
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 8.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 114
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Designs for Gothic Ornaments & Furniture
Designs for Gothic Ornaments is a digital PDF edition by John W. B. Gibbs. It examines Gothic ornaments and furniture after the ancient manner for ecclesiastical and domestic purposes.
The book is intended for architects and workers in metal, stone, wood, and related materials. This archival digital download is available for instant download after purchase.
Book Overview
Designs for Gothic Ornaments & Furniture presents a historical approach to Gothic design and decoration. Its stated scope includes ornaments and furniture for ecclesiastical and domestic use, with practical relevance for architects and craftspeople working in several materials.
In the author’s remarks, Gibbs considers English Architecture, Christian Architecture, architectural proportion, truthful design, and the influence of buildings on public life. He also discusses the revival of medieval principles, Gothic furniture, Tudor ornament, and the problems associated with grotesque decoration.
Category: Design
Author: John W. B. Gibbs
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Designs for Gothic ornaments and furniture after the ancient manner.
- Applications for ecclesiastical and domestic purposes.
- Considerations for architects and workers in metal, stone, wood, and related materials.
- The author’s discussion of English and Christian Architecture.
- Reflections on architectural purpose, proportion, truthfulness, taste, and beauty.
- Commentary on Gothic furniture, Tudor ornament, and grotesque decoration.
Why This Book Matters
This work records a nineteenth-century argument for the importance of Gothic and Christian principles in architectural design. It connects ornament and furniture with the character, purpose, and meaning of a building.
For students of architectural history and historical design, the book offers direct access to period remarks on English Architecture and the revival of medieval forms. Its attention to ecclesiastical and domestic applications also makes it relevant to research into decorative arts and architectural practice.
Book Details
| Title | Designs for Gothic ornaments & furniture, after the ancient manner, for ecclesiastical and domestic purposes, for the use of architects, and workers in metal, stone, wood, etc., etc |
|---|---|
| Author | Gibbs, John W. B |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 8.6 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 9017983 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 114 |
| PDF Metadata Keywords | http://www.archive.org/details/designsforgothic00gibb |
| Original Filename | Designs_for_Gothic_ornaments.pdf |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, not a physical book. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download for the digital PDF.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, so no physical copy is shipped.
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The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.
Download this archival PDF to consult John W. B. Gibbs’s recorded approach to Gothic ornaments, furniture, and architectural design.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| PDF Metadata Title | Designs for Gothic ornaments & furniture, after the ancient manner, for ecclesiastical and domestic purposes, for the use of architects, and workers in metal, stone, wood, etc., etc |
|---|---|
| PDF Metadata Author | Gibbs, John W. B |
| Page Count | 114 |
| Pages Analyzed Locally | 10 |
| Native Text Pages | 7 |
| Locally OCR-Read Pages | 1 |
| Unreadable Pages | 2 |
| Text Compacted | False |
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