More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.

Plates printed by C. or J. Graf; one plate drawn on stone by H.C. Maguire.

Photograph Loire Valley Castle in Val de Loire, unesco World Heritage in France: Chambord, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau...

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Puy St Front, Périgueux's medieval district developed during the 13th century near St Front Cathedral and boasts an impressive number of listed buildings

Being a war child of the applied and the fine arts, Art nouveau has always gathered way more attention than both of them combined....

Gothic architecture flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Originating in 12th century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as "the French Style", with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress. Itis most familiar as the architecture of many of the cathedrals, abbeys and churches of Europe. It is also the style of many castles, palaces, town halls, universities and to a lesser extent, private dwellings.It is in the great churches that the Gothic style was expressed most powerfully, its characteristics lending themselves to appeal to the emotions. A great number of ecclesiastical buildings remain from this period, of which even the smallest are often structures of distinction while many of the larger cathedrals are considered priceless works of art. A series of Gothic revivals began in 18th century England, spread through 19th-century Europe and continued, largely for ecclesiastical and university structures, into the 20th century. Presented in digital format, for the first time on one amazing data DVD are 72 rare, vintage books on the subject of Gothic Architecture. Each book, in pdf format, is a 300 dpi scan of the original pages so you will be reading each book exactly as intended. Features 100's of excellent illustrations, photographs and diagrams. The complete list of titles on the DVD is as follows: A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian Roman Italian & Gothic Architecture Part 1 - JH Parker (1845) A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian Roman Italian & Gothic Architecture Part 2 - JH Parker (1845) A Guide to English Gothic Architecture, Illustrated by Numerous Drawings & Photographs - S Gardner (1922) A Guide to Gothic Architecture - T Bumpus (1914) A History of Architecture Volume 3 Gothic in Italy, France & Northern Europe - A Frothingham (1907) A History of Gothic Art in England - ES Prior (1900) A History of the Gothic Revival - C Eastlake (1872) A Manual of Gothic Mouldings - FA Paley (1902) A Treatise on the Ecclesiastical Architecture of England During the Middle Ages - J Milner(1811) A Treatise on the Rise and Progress of Decorated Window Tracery in England - E Sharpe (1849) ABC of Gothic Architecture - JH Parker (1907) An Analysis of Gothick Architecture Volume 1 - R & JA Brandon (1849) An Analysis of Gothick Architecture Volume 2 - R & JA Brandon (1849) An Elucidation of the Principles of English Architecture, Usually Denominated Gothic - J Kendall (1842) An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture - JH Parker (1849) Animal Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Architecture - EP Evans (1896) Architecture Gothic & Renaissance - TR Smith (1884) Brick & Marble in the Middle Ages - GE Street (1874) Cottage, Lodge, & Villa Architecture - W Audsley (1870) Development & Character of Gothic Architecture - C Moore (1890) English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages - AF Smith (1922) Essay on the Origin & Progress of Gothic Architecture in Ireland - T Bell (1829) Essays on Gothic Architecture - T Warton (1802) Fifty Pictures of Gothic Altars - P Dearmer (1910) Flowers From Mediæval History - MD Kellogg (c1910) Gloucester Cathedral - HDM Spence (1897) Gothic Architecture - EA Browne (1906) Gothic Architecture Applied to Modern Residences - DH Arnot (1849) Gothic architecture -E Corroyer (1892) Gothic Architecture Improved by Rules & Proportions in Many Grand Designs - B Langley (1742) Gothic Architecture in England - F Bond (1906) Gothic Architecture in France, England & Italy Volume 1 - T Jackson (1915) Gothic Architecture in France, England & Italy Volume 2 - T Jackson (1915) Handbook to Gothic Architecture - T Perkins (1897) Handbook to the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, York - G Benson (1895) he Cathedral Church of York - A Clutton-Brock (1899) History & Antiquities of the Cathedral Churches of Great Britain Volume 1 - J Storer (1914) History & Antiquities of the Cathedral Churches of Great Britain Volume 2 - J Storer (1914) History & Antiquities of the Cathedral Churches of Great Britain Volume 3 - J Storer (1914) History & Antiquities of the Cathedral Churches of Great Britain Volume 4 - J Storer (1914) How France Built Her Cathedrals; A Study in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries - E Boyle O'Reilly (1921) Illustrations of Geometric Tracery, from the Paneling Belonging to Carlisle Cathedral - RW Billings (1842) Lectures on the Rise & Development of Mediæval Architecture Volume 1 - G Scott (1879) Lectures on the Rise & Development of Mediæval Architecture Volume 2 - G Scott (1879) Modern Gothic Architecture - TG Jackson (1873) Old German Architecture - K Langewiesche (1922) On the English Origin of Gothic Architecture - JH Parker (1870) Progress in Art & Architecture With Precedents for Ornament - J Pollard Seddon (1852) Six Lectures on Architecture - RA Cram (1917) Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain Volume 1 - G Street (1914) Some Account of Gothic Architecture in Spain Volume 2 - G Street (1914) Specimens of Gothic Architecture Selected from Ancient Buildings at Oxford - F Mackenzie (1825) The Cathedral of Rheims 1211-1914 (1915) The Construction of Lombard & Gothic Vaults - AK Porter (1911) The Gothic Quest - RA Cram (1907) The History & Antiquities of the Abbey & Cathedral Church of Gloucester - J Britton (1829) The Nature of Gothic A Chapter of The Stones of Venice - J Ruskin (1892) The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture Volume 1 - MH Bloxam (1882) The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture Volume 2 - MH Bloxam (1882) The Substance of Gothic - R Cram (1917) Foreign Language Texts: Ce Qu'était Reims Ce Qu'elle est Devenue (1918) Description de la Basilique Saint-Remi de Reims a` l'Usage des Visiteurs (1896) Formprobleme Der Gotik - W Worringer (1912) La Filiation Généalogique de Toutes les Ecoles Gothiques Volume 1 - JF Colfs (1882) La Filiation Généalogique de Toutes les Ecoles Gothiques Volume 2 - JF Colfs (1882) La Filiation Généalogique de Toutes les Ecoles Gothiques Volume 3 - JF Colfs (1882) La Filiation Généalogique de Toutes les Ecoles Gothiques Volume 4 - JF Colfs (1882) Les Cathédrales Gothiques - L Cloquet (1914) Origines Françaises de L'Architecture Gothique en Italie - C Enlart (1894) Raccolta de' Migliori Ornamenti del Medio Evo e Profili di Architettura Gotica; Disegnati e Descritti - CA von Heideloff (1859) Reims La Cathédrale - J Mayor (1900) Sainte-Croix D'Orléans - G Chenesseau (1921) ~ABOUT THE DVD~ These are ELECTRONIC BOOKS. You will receive 1 DVD-Rom disc containing 72 e-books as stated above. The books are in PDF format which means that you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read them. If you don't have this, you can download it free from www.adobe.com. If you don't understand this, please contact me prior to purchase. The disc comes supplied to you exactly as pictured in the image shown. This is a data DVD for computer use (requires DVD-Rom drive). It WILL NOT WORK in a CD-Rom drive, an audio CD player or the DVD player connected to your TV. *MAC USERS* This disc is designed for Windows based computers. It has an auto-run menu feature which is incompatible with Mac computers. I cannot guarantee that the menu feature will function on any Mac computer or that a disc including this feature will function in any way on any Mac computer. If you are a Mac user, please message me for a possible solution. ~SHIPPING~ Please note that I am based in the UK. If you are outside the UK please allow extra time (at least 28 days) for international shipping and customs clearance in your country. *E.U. CUSTOMERS* The U.K. is no longer in the E.U. customs union. This means that the customs authorities in your country may levy additional taxes / customs charges on goods entering your country from outside the E.U.. I cannot advise on what these charges may be in individual countries. Such charges are the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER NOT THE SELLER. If your postal services advise you that they have a package which requires payment of taxes / import charges before release and you decide not to pay these charges, the package will eventually be returned to me or destroyed and I will have wasted time and money shipping the package so please consider this carefully prior to purchase. If you are unsure, please enquire with your local customs authorities or post office and they may be able to advise you. Thanks so much for understanding. 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This original antique engraving from 1906 of gorgeous Romanesque period architecture 6th to 10th century) is one of the most beautifully detailed engravings you'll ever see! The details in this sharp-as-a-tack engraving from the late 19th century in this study or Romanesque building design are amazing. Printing of this quality and detail is a long-lost art form I'm afraid. Engraving is an amazingly slow and time-consuming process. Far too costly to pay an artisan to do in these times. Zoom in for a closer look. '1906 Romanesque Architecture is in glorious condition captured in classic basic black (of course) and it's Perfect; smooth and flat with firm edges and sharp corners and almost no tanning at all. Remarkable condition for 109-year-old paper! Your 1906 antique steel engraved illustration is enumerated in German and is blank on the reverse side and measures 12.25" x 9.5." It's folded neatly down the center as issued. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus on the beginning date of Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. Examples of Romanesque architecture can be found across the European continent, making it the first pan-European architectural style since Imperial Roman Architecture. The Romanesque style in England is traditionally referred to as Norman architecture. Combining features of Western Roman and Byzantine buildings, Romanesque architecture is known for its massive quality, its thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers, and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of the very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matted, framed, and displayed as a gallery grouping, these wonderful old black and white studies are simply spectacular. (Please note that the framed examples in the last photo are just to show how this might look when it's framed. Your print will come to you unmatted and unframed.) Surrender Dorothy offers a non-stop jaw-dropping cornucopia of frame-worthy antique and vintage prints, drawings, sketches, plans, lithos, ads, photos, engravings, posters, maps, charts, and illustrations of all kinds to adorn every room in your happy home. Terrific finds to fancy up your workplace too. Our entire inventory moves in and out of here very quickly and fresh selections are added each day, Please be sure to bookmark our shop and check back to visit us often so you don't miss our latest discoveries. I'll send this to you First Class Mail by way of those nice folks at the USPS packed flat and protected in a rigid mailer. .=============================================== View our Vintage Architecture Department here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=architecture ================================================== Take a peek at our Black and White Art Department here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=black+white ================================================== All things Greek may be seen here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=greece =================================================== All things Roman may are here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=italy *********************************************************** Please View Our Shop Policies Here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SurrenderDorothy/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav

Plates printed by C. or J. Graf; one plate drawn on stone by H.C. Maguire.