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. 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