The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Volume 01, No. 02, February 1895. Byzantine-Romanesque Doorways in Southern Italy   By: Various

The Brochure Series Volume 01, No. 02 is a fascinating compilation of architectural illustrations showcasing Byzantine-Romanesque doorways in Southern Italy. The collection features detailed drawings and descriptions of these intricate and historically significant structures, offering readers a glimpse into the rich history and architectural beauty of the region. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and provide a valuable resource for architects, historians, and anyone with an interest in art and design. Overall, this volume is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the unique architectural heritage of Southern Italy.

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The illustrations chosen for this issue are all from the Byzantine Romanesque work in the province of Apulia, that portion of Southern Italy familiar in school boy memory as the heel of the boot. Writers upon architecture have found it difficult to strictly classify the buildings of this neighborhood, as in fact is the case with most of the medieval architecture of Italy, although the influences which have brought about the conditions here seen are in the main plainly evident. The traditions and surroundings, of Roman origin, were modified by trade and association with the Levant through the commerce of Venice and Pisa, resulting in a style embodying many of the characteristics of both the Romans and the builders of Byzantium. Oftentimes these characteristics are so blended and modified by one another as to be entirely indistinguishable, while at other times features unquestionably belonging to the Romanesque or the Byzantine will be found side by side. An illustration of the latter condition may be seen in the two views of the doorway to the cathedral of Trani... Continue reading book >>