A B C of Gothic Architecture (eBook, PDF) - Henry Parker, John
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THIS little work is intended to serve as a stepping-stone to larger and more expensive works on the same subject, such as my “Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture,” my edition of Rickman’s “Gothic Architecture,” and the “Glossary of Architecture.” The same examples are not used, except a few well-known historical instances. My object has been to make it as simple and as easy as possible, so that a child may understand it. Experience shews that a child who has seen many examples, and has had the peculiar features of each style explained, does understand and remember them in a manner…mehr

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THIS little work is intended to serve as a stepping-stone to larger and more expensive works on the same subject, such as my “Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture,” my edition of Rickman’s “Gothic Architecture,” and the “Glossary of Architecture.” The same examples are not used, except a few well-known historical instances. My object has been to make it as simple and as easy as possible, so that a child may understand it. Experience shews that a child who has seen many examples, and has had the peculiar features of each style explained, does understand and remember them in a manner that appears astonishing to older people, and accurate representations of buildings of each period may be equally well understood and remembered. The knowledge thus acquired, simple and easy as it seems, and as it really is, if proper attention is given to it, will be found useful in after life, not in all parts of England only, but in all parts of Europe also. The general characteristic features of each period are the same, although the provincial character sometimes seems to preponderate; the character of each century, at all events, is the same all over Europe, and may also be easily remembered, and as a matter of fact is never forgotten.
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John Henry Parker, born in 1806 and deceased in 1884, was a distinguished English archaeologist and writer, particularly renowned for his contributions to the study of Gothic architecture. A learned figure of the Victorian era, Parker's efforts were pivotal in furthering the understanding of medieval structures, a subject that benefitted greatly from his meticulous research and publications. His treatise 'A B C of Gothic Architecture' is a notable work that provides insights into the intricacies of Gothic design, serving as an educational foundation for both contemporaries and future scholars of the field. This publication is emblematic of Parker's scholarly approach, characterized by systematic analysis and the clear presentation of complex architectural concepts. His works often combined rigorous academic investigation with accessible language, aiming to democratize knowledge about Gothic architecture for a broad audience. As a respected historian, Parker's contributions extend beyond literature; he engaged in the restoration of ancient buildings, ensuring that his theoretical expertise had practical applications. His legacy lies in his ability to articulate the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of Gothic edifices, rendering him a seminal figure whose scholarly output continues to influence the study of historical architecture.