Augustus Welby Pugin, designer of the British Houses of Parliament : the Victorian quest for a liturgical architecture / Christabel Powell.

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Powell, Christabel.

Title & Author:

Augustus Welby Pugin, designer of the British Houses of Parliament : the Victorian quest for a liturgical architecture / Christabel Powell.

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Description:

iv, 397 pages ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-382) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Conversion -- 3. Three books expressing strong views -- First edition of Contrasts -- An apology for contrasts -- Letter on the proposed Protestant memorial -- 4. A new version of Contrasts -- 5. Pugin's views laid bare -- The true principles of Christian or pointed architecture -- The present state of ecclesiastical architecture in England -- 6. Two new treatises on liturgical architecture and design -- An apology for the revival of Christian architecture -- The glossary of ecclesiastical ornament and costume -- 7. Pugin forced to defend his views -- Secessions -- An earnest appeal for the revival of ancient plain song -- An earnest address on the establishment of the hierarchy -- A treatise on chancel screens and rood lofts -- Death of Pugin -- 8. Conclusion.

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ISBN:

0773457690
9780773457690

Subject:

Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852 Criticism and interpretation.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, (1812-1852) Critique et interprétation.
Architecture, Victorian Great Britain 19th century.
Liturgy and architecture Great Britain History 19th century.
Architecture victorienne Grande-Bretagne 19e siècle.
Liturgie et architecture Grande-Bretagne Histoire 19e siècle.
Architecture, Victorian.
Liturgy and architecture.
Great Britain.

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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 248240
Call No.: BIB 177782
Status: Available

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