First published in 1842, this volume made an important contribution to the 19th-century Gothic Revival, during which English artists rediscovered decorative styles from their country's medieval past. Widely praised for the meticulous rendering of its plates, this compilation features designs from architectural ornaments, stained glass, wood carvings, tapestries, and other sources.
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First published in 1842, this volume made an important contribution to the 19th-century Gothic Revival, during which English artists rediscovered decorative styles from their country's medieval past. Widely praised for the meticulous rendering of its plates, this compilation features designs from architectural ornaments, stained glass, wood carvings, tapestries, and other sources.

Product Details

ISBN 9780486807409
Format Paperback
Author Henry Shaw
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Length 21.300 cm
Width 33.900 cm
Depth 1.000 cm
Weight 0.2260 kg