Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day
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"Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day" is an influential 1836 architectural treatise by A. W. N. Pugin that critiques modern architecture by favorably comparing it to the Gothic structures of the Middle Ages.
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Target entity: Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day Context triple: [Contrasts, 1836, firstEditionTitle, Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day]
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day Target entity description: "Contrasts; or, A Parallel between the Noble Edifices of the Middle Ages and Corresponding Buildings of the Present Day" is an influential 1836 architectural treatise by A. W. N. Pugin that critiques modern architecture by favorably comparing it to the Gothic structures of the Middle Ages.
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A.
The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture
The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture is a seminal 19th-century architectural treatise that codifies the moral and aesthetic foundations of Gothic Revival design from a Christian perspective.
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B.
A Treatise on Civil Architecture
A Treatise on Civil Architecture is an influential 18th-century architectural work that codifies classical design principles and ornamentation, particularly for British and European neoclassical architecture.
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C.
In the Cause of Architecture
"In the Cause of Architecture" is a collection of essays by Frank Lloyd Wright articulating his principles of organic architecture and his critique of conventional architectural practice.
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D.
The Grammar of Ornament
The Grammar of Ornament is a seminal 1856 design sourcebook by architect and designer Owen Jones, showcasing and systematizing decorative motifs from diverse historical and global cultures.
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E.
The Seven Lamps of Architecture
The Seven Lamps of Architecture is an influential 1849 book by John Ruskin that sets out moral and aesthetic principles for architecture, emphasizing truth, beauty, and craftsmanship in building design.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural treatise
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book ⓘ |
| associatedPerson | John Henry Newman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Catholic revival in Britain ⓘ |
| author |
A. W. N. Pugin
NERFINISHED
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Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
moral superiority of medieval Gothic architecture
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relationship between architecture and Christian faith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| field |
architectural history
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art history ⓘ |
| firstEditionYear | 1836 ⓘ |
| genre | architectural theory ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeTitle | Contrasts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
design principles of Victorian churches
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moralized discourse on architecture in the 19th century ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Industrial Revolution
NERFINISHED
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early Victorian period ⓘ |
| illustratedBy | A. W. N. Pugin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| impact | helped establish Gothic as the preferred style for 19th-century churches in Britain ⓘ |
| inAcademicDiscipline |
Gothic Revival studies
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theory of architecture ⓘ |
| influenced | 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture in Britain ⓘ |
| influencedMovement | Victorian Gothic Revival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
honesty in construction and materials
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unity of structure, ornament, and purpose in Gothic design ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Gothic Revival
NERFINISHED
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Gothic architecture ⓘ architectural criticism ⓘ architecture ⓘ |
| method | parallel illustrations of medieval and modern buildings ⓘ |
| movement | Gothic Revival architecture ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comparison of medieval and contemporary buildings
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critique of modern architecture ⓘ |
| periodCriticized | early 19th century architecture ⓘ |
| periodPraised | Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance | architecture should reflect religious and moral values ⓘ |
| positionOnMedievalArchitecture | favourable ⓘ |
| positionOnModernArchitecture | critical ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1836 ⓘ |
| structure | series of visual and textual comparisons ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
19th century
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medieval period ⓘ |
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