The Architecture of Provence and the Riviera by David MacGibbon
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"The Architecture of Provence and the Riviera" by David MacGibbon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich architectural heritage of the Provence and Riviera regions, highlighting their unique styles that evolved from ancient Roman through medieval periods. MacGibbon aims to bring attention to the significant yet often overlooked architectural monuments and treasures of this vibrant area, showcasing their historical and artistic importance. At
the start of the book, MacGibbon reflects on his travels between England and the Riviera, noting the extraordinary variety of ancient architectural monuments found in Provence. He emphasizes the region's unique styles of medieval art and its embodiment of architectural developments from the time of the Romans to the medieval period. The opening reveals the intent to educate readers on the historical context that shaped these architectural styles while acknowledging the lesser-known yet significant architectural heritage that warrants recognition and appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | MacGibbon, David, 1831-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Architecture of Provence and the Riviera |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- France -- Provence |
| Subject | Architecture -- France -- Riviera |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58284 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58284-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 786 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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