An Architect's Note-Book in Spain by Sir M. Digby Wyatt
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"An Architect's Note-Book in Spain" by Sir M. Digby Wyatt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on documenting the domestic architecture of Spain through the author’s sketches and notes made during his travels in the country. Aimed at both art enthusiasts and architects, the text serves as a critical observation of the architectural heritage that was rapidly disappearing during that era. At the start
of the narrative, the author reflects on his motivations for exploring Spain's architectural ruins, emphasizing a sense of urgency to document the fading glories of the past. He expresses concern about the destructive progress occurring as Spain underwent social and political turmoil, leading to the neglect and degradation of its artistic treasures. Throughout his introduction, he pledges to capture sketches of significant sites and buildings, blending personal observation with historical context, while also addressing broader themes such as the indifference to architectural conservation in contemporary Spanish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12023598 |
| Title |
An Architect's Note-Book in Spain principally illustrating the domestic architecture of that country. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- Spain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33820 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 791 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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