James Smith and James Gibbs : seminarians and architects

Author

Roberts, Alasdair

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Architectural heritage. 1991, Vol. 2, 41-55

ISSN

0968-1116

Abstract (en)

An account of Smith and Gibbs as seminarians in Rome and their rejection of the priesthood in favor of architectural careers, reflecting their special knowledge of Italian architecture and influence of Catholicism.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- United Kingdom
• Smith, James, ca.1645-1731
• Gibbs, James, 1682-1754
• Italy
• Roma (ITA)
• Architecture
• Great Britain
• 1600-1800
• Influence
• Catholic Church
• Scots
• Architects

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Architecture -- Royaume-Uni
• Smith, James, v.1645-1731
• Gibbs, James, 1682-1754
• Italie
• Roma (ITA)
• Architecture
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1600-1800
• Influence
• Eglise catholique
• Ecossais
• Architectes

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920701-00426751

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