The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Volume 01, No. 04, April 1895 Byzantine-Romanesque Windows in Southern Italy   By: Various

The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Volume 01, No. 04, April 1895 offers a detailed and thorough exploration of Byzantine-Romanesque windows in Southern Italy. The various contributors to this volume provide in-depth analysis and stunning illustrations that bring these architectural marvels to life. Readers will be captivated by the intricate designs and historical significance of these windows, gaining a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and artistry of the time period. This publication is a must-read for anyone with an interest in architecture, history, or art.

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The province of Apulia has been so little invaded by the march of modern improvement, and its present inhabitants are, as a rule, so poor, that it is difficult to travel here except on the line of a few main thoroughfares, and strangers seldom visit more than one or two of the principal towns on the coast. Bari and Brindisi are known to tourists, as they are in the line of travel to and from Greece, but the inland towns are isolated in a barren priest ridden country in which strangers are not welcome. The hardships which it is necessary to face deter all but the most adventurous even of the Italians, familiar with the language and manners of the people. Architects seldom visit this neighborhood, and little is known of its rich treasure of mediæval buildings, except through the few published works treating of it. Signor Boni expressed himself as surprised at the great amount of beautiful work scattered through this region, of which he previously had no knowledge... Continue reading book >>