Augustus Charles Pugin was an artist, architectural draughtsman, and writer focusing on medieval architecture. Though born in Paris, he spent most of his life in England. After considering and abandoning a career in architecture, Pugin settled into commercial art. He worked primarily for publishers of illustrated books and was a skillful watercolourist as well as an accomplished draftsman.
Specimens of Gothic Architecture Selected from Various Ancient Edifices in England Consisting of Plans Elevations Sections and Parts at Large is a magnificent visual record of some of the finest gothic architecture in England. It features detailed plans, drawings, and photographs of buildings ranging from small parish churches to grand cathedrals. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design.
Pugin and Spiers's book is a beautiful and informative exposition of the architecture of Normandy during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The engravings are exquisite, and the accompanying text provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the styles, motifs, and techniques of the period. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of architecture and design.
This book features selected examples of gothic architecture from ancient edifices in England, presenting plans, elevations, sections, and parts at large, calculated to exemplify the various styles and practical construction. With a focus on gothic architecture, this book is a must-have for architects, students of architecture, and enthusiasts of this admired class of architecture.