Why in the 19th century was the new industrial technology of iron and steam dressed in medieval costume? The Gothic Revival began as ‘Gothick’ – fashionable park follies for the aristocracy and the popular ‘Gothick’ novels parodied by Jane Austen.
We will explore the origins, philosophy and social context of the Revival while studying specific buildings and the life of careers of architects who worked in this style.
That pointed arch! An introduction to Gothic architecture
From ‘Gothick’ to ‘Gothic’
‘Gothic equals Christian.’ Pugin and the moral agenda of Gothic
The Palace of Westminster and the ‘Battle of the Styles.’
Some principal architects of the Gothic Revival
The Gothic House
The Gothic Church
Trains, Transepts and Tracery
The Arts and Crafts Movement
Gothic Goes Global!
Twentieth-Century Gothic
Presentations and Conclusions
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| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee (No Accommodation - inc. Tuition, Lunch & Dinner) | £850.00 |
| Programme Fee (Standard Single Room - inc. Tuition and Meals) | £1485.00 |
| Programme Fee (Standard Twin Room - inc. Tuition and Meals) | £1245.00 |
| Programme Fee (Superior Single Room - inc. Tuition and Meals) | £1600.00 |
| Programme Fee (Superior Twin Room - inc. Tuition and Meals) | £1345.00 |
This course aims to introduce some of the reasons for the popularity of the Gothic Revival between c.1750 – c.1950. Students will explore, in class, Gothic revival buildings and their architects and also consider the influence of the Gothic Revival around the world and on associated movements such as the Arts and Crafts movement etc.
All summer school courses are taught through group seminars and individual tutorials. Students also conduct private study when not in class and there is a well stocked library at OUDCE to support individual research needs.
By the end of this course, students will be expected to understand:
Students are assessed during the summer school by either a 1500 word written assignment or a presentation supported by individual documentation. To successfully gain credit (10 CATS points) students should attend all classes and complete the on-course assignment. There is also a pre-course assignment of 1000 words set. Although this does not count towards credit, it is seen as an important way of developing a student's ideas and therefore its completion is mandatory.
