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Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy

By George Edmund Street
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The author recounts journeys through northern Italy, offering close observations of medieval brick and marble churches and monuments. The narrative combines travel routes and practical advice with measured architectural analysis of plans, porches, vaulting, and ornament, highlighting regional variations in Gothic forms and construction materials. Comparative remarks contrast local practices with northern European models. The volume arranges descriptive chapters with numerous illustrations and an appendix of notes, while a later preface explains revisions and expanded commentary drawn from subsequent visits.

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George Edmund Street

George Edmund Street was an influential English architect and writer, known for his contributions to the study and appreciation of Gothic architecture. His notable works include "Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy," where he explores the architectural styles of Italy, and "Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain," which examines the unique characteristics of Spanish Gothic design. Street's writings reflect his deep engagement with architectural history and theory, making him a significant figure in the discourse on medieval architecture.

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