The True Principles Of Pointed Or Christian Architecture - Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin - Bog

The True Principles Of Pointed Or Christian Architecture: Set Forth In Two Lectures (1841) is a book written by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, which discusses the principles of Christian architecture. The book is divided into two lectures, with the first lecture focusing on the history of architecture and the second lecture discussing the principles of Christian architecture. Pugin argues that Christian architecture should be based on the principles of the Gothic style, which he believes is the true expression of Christian faith. He also emphasizes the importance of using traditional materials and techniques in building churches and other religious structures. The book includes numerous illustrations and examples of Gothic architecture, as well as detailed descriptions of the various elements of Gothic design. Overall, The True Principles Of Pointed Or Christian Architecture is a seminal work in the field of Christian architecture and is still widely studied and referenced today.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.