True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture

Discover the profound insights of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, one of the leading architects of the Gothic Revival in nineteenth-century Britain, in his seminal work, True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, this paperback edition spans 174 pages and revisits Pugin's influential 1841 treatise on ecclesiastical design alongside his 1843 text, Apology for the Revival of Christian Architecture in England. In these writings, Pugin masterfully combines architectural theory with a passionate advocacy for the Gothic style, emphasizing its spiritual significance and aesthetic beauty. Ideal for architecture enthusiasts and historians alike, this reissue offers a comprehensive look into the principles that shaped Christian architecture in Great Britain. Delve into Pugin's legacy and understand the foundations of Gothic design through this essential text.