An Apology For The Revival Of Christian Architecture In England

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Augustus Pugin, architect of the tower which would come to be known as Big Ben, worked & wrote in the early 19th century, coming out of what he calls the "dark ages of architecture" in England. In this book, he sets out his perspectives on the shifting tides of architecture towards a more traditionally Christian aesthetic, with "an apology" in this context meaning "a defence of". This copy is in poor condition - cloth binding is worn and faded, and the gilt engraving is losing its shine; the back cover is almost entirely detached from the rest of the book, and the front cover is quite loose; the spine is entirely missing; there is some moderate foxing on the front pages & frontispiece, but otherwise the pages are in rather good condition; all plates are present.

20 GBP