Gothic Style

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THE GOTHIC REVIVAL in architecture and design emerged in the early eighteenth century as a release from the aesthetic restraints of classicism. Lavishly illustrated, Gothic Style: Architecture and Interiors from the Eighteenth Century to the Present celebrates this flamboyant and often whimsical revival of the medieval Gothic, revealing the lyrical romanticism of an 800-year-old style that still looks vibrant today.
From mock ruins and other fanciful garden follies to extravagant manor houses and castles, from simple cottages to Hudson River villas and the mansions of Palm Beach, author Kathleen Mahoney examines Gothic's inventive and exuberant design heritage over the last three centuries. Some 30 structures— many open to the... Tovább

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THE GOTHIC REVIVAL in architecture and design emerged in the early eighteenth century as a release from the aesthetic restraints of classicism. Lavishly illustrated, Gothic Style: Architecture and Interiors from the Eighteenth Century to the Present celebrates this flamboyant and often whimsical revival of the medieval Gothic, revealing the lyrical romanticism of an 800-year-old style that still looks vibrant today.
From mock ruins and other fanciful garden follies to extravagant manor houses and castles, from simple cottages to Hudson River villas and the mansions of Palm Beach, author Kathleen Mahoney examines Gothic's inventive and exuberant design heritage over the last three centuries. Some 30 structures— many open to the public—in the United States and Great Britain are explored inside and out in beautiful full-color photographs and historic engravings. In addition, the author weaves an intriguing social history that conveys the romantic spirit with which tastemakers, architects, and designers have captured the medieval past.
After decades of neglect, the Gothic style is now enjoying a period of renewed interest arid its return to favor promises an adventure into an imaginative world. Designers, decorators, architects, and collectors are increasingly turning to the Gothic legacy for inspiration and designs reminiscent of the style are appearing in buildings and in a wide assortment of home furnishings, including furniture, decorative objects, fabrics, and wall coverings. This book is sure to delight and inspire.
289 illustrations, including 258 plates in full color Vissza