""Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy"" by George Edmund Street is a book that explores the architecture of Northern Italy during the Middle Ages. The author, a prominent British architect and designer, provides detailed notes and observations from his travels throughout the region, focusing on the use of brick and marble in medieval buildings. The book includes descriptions and illustrations of various structures, such as churches, palaces, and civic buildings, and analyzes their ...
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""Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy"" by George Edmund Street is a book that explores the architecture of Northern Italy during the Middle Ages. The author, a prominent British architect and designer, provides detailed notes and observations from his travels throughout the region, focusing on the use of brick and marble in medieval buildings. The book includes descriptions and illustrations of various structures, such as churches, palaces, and civic buildings, and analyzes their construction techniques, styles, and ornamentation. Street also discusses the historical and cultural context in which these buildings were created, highlighting the influence of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles.Overall, ""Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Italy during this period, as well as for architects and designers seeking inspiration from the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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