Gothic architecture was originally called opus Francigenum, which means “French work” in Latin. It wasn’t until the 16th century, when Giorgio Vasari published his book Lives of the Artists ...

After helping his father to survey and record medieval buildings he became convinced that Gothic architecture was not only superior ... almshouse is contrasted with a contemporary prison. The book was ...

"Simon Jenkins on architecture ... the gothic revival, etc.), it sometimes feels a little bit dutiful: the writing is more "assured" than inspired. But in its final 70 pages, the book "comes ...