Download or read book Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages: Notes of Tours in the North of Italy written by George Edmund Street and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a travelogue that provides a detailed account of the author's journeys through northern Italy, documenting the various architectural marvels he encountered along the way. From the cathedrals and palaces of Milan to the Byzantine palaces of Venice, the book offers an insightful perspective on Italian Gothic architecture and the use of brick and marble in construction during the Middle Ages. It also offers descriptions of the various churches, buildings, and monuments accompanied by detailed sketches and photographs.