Gothic Ornaments: Architecture of Great Britain
Gothic Ornaments is a digital architectural reference work by James K. Colling, Architect. It presents examples of enriched details and accessories from the architecture of Great Britain.
This edition is provided as a PDF digital download with 402 pages. Instant download access is available after purchase, with no physical copy or shipping.
Published in London by George Bell for the proprietors, this volume belongs to a series focused on architectural examples and ornament.
Book Overview
Gothic Ornaments documents a series of examples of enriched details and accessories of the architecture of Great Britain. The work is identified as Volume I and is credited to James K. Colling, Architect.
Its subject is architectural ornament within the British Gothic tradition. The book is suited to readers researching historic architecture, architectural details, and nineteenth-century design reference materials.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Examples of enriched architectural details.
- Accessories associated with the architecture of Great Britain.
- Material relating to Gothic architectural ornament.
- A historical architectural reference arranged as part of a series.
- The first volume of the work.
Why This Book Matters
Gothic Ornaments preserves a historical record of architectural details and accessories associated with Great Britain. It offers a primary reference for readers studying Gothic ornament, architectural history, and historic design.
The volume also reflects nineteenth-century interest in documenting enriched architectural forms. Its archival format supports close reading and reference work.
Book Details
| Title | Gothic Ornaments: Being a Series of Examples of Enriched Details and Accessories of the Architecture of Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Author | James K. Colling, Architect |
| Volume | v.1 |
| Publication Year | 1848 |
| Publisher | PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, BY GEORGE BELL |
| Publication Location | LONDON |
| Publisher Address | 186, FLEET STREET |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 60.1 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 62984399 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 402 |
| Institutional Provenance | PRESENTED TO THE LIBRARY OF THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BY A. PEARSON JOHN D. Arch., F.R.I. B.A., F.R.A.I.C., R.C.A. 1936 |


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