Dover Pictorial Archive Series: Pugin's Gothic Ornament
The Classic Sourcebook of Decorative Motifs with 100 Plates
- 108 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Augustus Charles Pugin (1762–1832), an architect and archaeologist who fled to England from France during the Revolution, spent 17 years in the London office of architect John Nash. His early fascination with the Gothic style during the Gothic Revival led to the creation of this influential book of architectural ornaments, meticulously drawn with precision and flair. The volume features 100 superb royalty-free plates, reproduced from a rare early edition dating from 1828–31, showcasing a wealth of floral, foliate, and other designs from ecclesiastical architecture. Included are detailed drawings of grotesques from New College Chapel at Oxford, choir-stall finials, wooden door ornaments, and stone elements from Rouen Cathedral and various English churches. Additionally, it presents decorative samples from secular buildings, such as stone capitals from Kenilworth Castle and brass figures from the tomb of the Earl of Warwick. Now recognized as a major sourcebook of Gothic ornamentation, Pugin's illustrations serve as an invaluable reference for students of architectural history and design. Artists, illustrators, designers, and craftspeople will find these motifs an inspiring resource for fabrics, wallpaper, tiles, and other creative projects.