Early Renaissance Architecture in England by J. Alfred Gotch

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Author Gotch, J. Alfred (John Alfred), 1852-1942
LoC No. 02003557
Title Early Renaissance Architecture in England
A Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Periods, 1500-1625
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Summary "Early Renaissance Architecture in England" by J. Alfred Gotch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the architectural developments during the Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean periods from 1500 to 1625, focusing on how Italian Renaissance influences transformed English architecture. Through a systematic study, Gotch aims to trace the evolution of style and the impact of foreign elements on the distinctly English architectural tradition. The opening of the work introduces the context of medieval architecture in England, discussing its gradual evolution and the arrival of Renaissance style from Italy in the early 16th century. Gotch emphasizes that while English architecture had developed organically over centuries, it began intersecting with Italian styles, influenced by figures like Henry VIII. He outlines how the fusion of these styles led to the emergence of a unique architectural identity, with an ongoing struggle between traditional Gothic elements and the new Classical influences, particularly visible in the grand mansions built during the period. The preface sets up the framework that will guide the reader through the intricate relationship between native developments and foreign inspirations in architectural design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Architecture, Renaissance
Subject Architecture -- England
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EBook-No. 49687
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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