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A Treatise on Chancel Screens and Rood Lofts / Their Antiquity, Use, and Symbolic Signification

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
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A detailed architectural and historical survey traces the origin, forms, and symbolic meanings of chancel screens and rood lofts, describing their liturgical functions and evolution from early church enclosures to later medieval examples. The author compares regional varieties across Italy, Spain, Germany, Flanders, France, Brittany, and England, documents construction, ornament, and associated furniture such as jubés and rood-loft fittings, and records instances of destruction and alteration during religious change. The text is illustrated with drawings and plates and includes extracts from churchwardens' accounts and archival notices to support its technical descriptions and preservation arguments.

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Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was an influential English architect, designer, and theorist, renowned for his pivotal role in the Gothic Revival movement during the 19th century. He is particularly known for his advocacy of Gothic architecture as a means of expressing the spiritual and moral values of society. Pugin's notable work, "A Treatise on Chancel Screens and Rood Lofts / Their Antiquity, Use, and Symbolic Signification," reflects his deep interest in ecclesiastical architecture and its historical significance. His designs and writings contributed significantly to the understanding and appreciation of medieval architecture, leaving a lasting impact on the field.

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