Architectural Encyclopedia of Second Half of ХlХ Century
Set of 8 Books G. V. Baranovski
The edition consists of 7 volumes, 8 books.
Encyclopedia was first published in 1902, by the architect, historian of architecture & publisher Gavriil Vasilevich Baranovski after 8 years of extensive reasearch.
Leading languages are French, Russian and German.
Introductory article, with the evaluation of the significance of this edition for the world culture, by the known architect and public figure P.P. Cheremetevieva.
There are more than 22.000 pictures in the encyclopedia. Those are the best samples of leading architectural creativity in the whole world. There are the graphic representations of buildings, plans, fragments, sculpture and interiors formation. This material is an extremely valuable source for formation and creative development of artists, architects, designers, restorers.
This edition could be used as the gift, and it is made of qualitative leathers. Each book is in his own box. The dimensions of each book are 280мм /380мм. and the total weight of the set is 43kg.
Historical Information about the Origin of the Architectural Encyclopedia and Evaluation of the Work
Ladies and Gentlemen!
We are pleased to present you the re-edition of the Architectural Encyclopedia of the second half of the XIX century, which was published over 100 years ago on the territory of the Russian Empire, and printed in the best printing houses of that time.
This work was prepared for more than eight years under the leadership of architecture Marfellda and edited by the architect Gabriel Baranowski. A large contribution to the creation of these books have made outstanding architects of the time is: Leon Benois, Alexander Ι. Bernardazzi A. von Gauguin, GG Holly, G. Grimm, A. Ι. Dietrich, MH Dubinsky you. A. Kosjakov, RR Marfeld, AK Montag, A. K. Pawlowski, A. Parland, AN Pomerantcev, V. Pokrovsky, NV Sultanov, AG Trambitsky, VP Tseydler, NK Chizhov, L. Schmeling, VV Ewald ... and many others.
By tragic historical events befell the Russian Empire at the beginning of XX century - a war with Japan and the armed coup attempt in 1905, followed the first world war, involved a Russian military actions in 1914 and finally the seizure of power by armed force by the Communists in 1917, resulted for a massive, long-term genocide of the Russian people are not allowed to further replication. In 1920, in St. Petersburg, tragically died of hunger and the author of eight books keeper Architectural Encyclopedia Gabriel Baranowski and fate of these precious books is unknown. Only in 1954, these books fall into the second-hand bookshop in Moscow, where they acquire Winner of the Academy of Fine Arts Khalatov Georgy, and since then they are stored in the family library.
Long search for similar publications have not been successful, and we decide to publish this invaluable work, trying to change nothing - thus, we pay tribute to and honor the people who created this grand work - people are extremely loyal development of world culture and art. Having studied carefully eight books, which we present to you, I want to note the following. The book not only illuminated the period 1850 - 1900 years., The authors have enriched the architectural archive of earlier designs, thus emphasizing the importance of this period.
In the books, we also have the opportunity to contemplate the later period - the birth of the XX century - the birth and formation of the Art Nouveau style. In the encyclopedia you will find projects architects of the period, for whatever reason, preserved in the archives of the world. Based on the above, we argue that this collection of books - it's priceless Architectural Archive, has not lost its relevance today. With the release of the Architectural Encyclopedia of the second half of the XIX century closes the huge gap in the education of architects of our generation. The book is very interesting not only for architects of all generations, but also for artists, sculptors, restorers, designers or just people gifted culture and education. Encyclopedia has about 22,000 images: drawings, photographs, drawings ...
Description of the cultural and artistic value of these books is endless...
Architecture Encyclopedia
First Edition 1902
Architecture Encyclopedia Details
Encyclopedia recreated the publication years 1902-1908, for the first time in 7 volumes (8 books), in their original format and in full. The book includes the best at that time samples of the architectural creativity of artists around the world.
Volume I. Architecture Denominations (churches, mosques, chapels, tombs, etc.)
Volume II. Book 1. Municipal Buildings
Volume II. Book 2. Municipal Buildings
Volume III. Exhibitions, Shows, Sports
Volume IV. Housing and Services
Volume V. Streets, Squares, Parks
Volume VI. Parts of Structures (facades, porches, balconies, stairs, etc.)
Volume VII. Architectural and Sculptural Details
The book includes the best at that time samples of the architectural creativity of artists around the world. The encyclopedia includes graphic tables of detailed images of facades, fragments, plans, various projections, prospects, sections, etc., illustrating the richness of world culture, manifested in a variety of themes and subjects, where the architecture and architecture somehow manifest themselves. Anything like this before or after the publication was not in Russia or in the world. Wealth and the number of pages shown in volumes of material allows architects, artists, developers, and anyone interested in architecture, to find answers to your questions, get the necessary ideas for further creativity.
ISBN
VOLUME I - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-1-2
VOLUME II A - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-2-9
VOLUME II B - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-3-6
VOLUME III - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-4-3
VOLUME IV - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-5-0
VOLUME V - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-6-7
VOLUME VI - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-7-4
VOLUME VIII - 978-960-89610-0-5-978-960-89610-8-1
Purchase & Contact Details
The entire set of 8 Books of the Archtiecture Encyclopedia of G.V. Baranovski is offered for a limited time for 1800€ including Worldwide Courier Delivery Service to your door!
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Architectural History.
You can purchase the whole 8 Books Set by sending your payment in our Bank Account:
BANK: ALPHA BANK
BIC: CRBAGRAA
IBAN: GR61 0140 3930 3930 0210 1124 159
ACCOUNT HOLDER: CHALATOV V. ALEXANDROS
For more information about the Architecture Encyclopedia of G.V. Baranovski you can phone or email us:
Tel: +30 2109405440
Email: alexandros.2020@mail.ru
Browse through the Encyclopedia Volumes
