The invention of Melbourne : a baroque Archbishop and a gothic architect / edited by Jaynie Anderson, Max Vodola and Shane Carmody.
Publication details: Carlton, Victoria : Miegunyah Press, an imprint of Melbourne University Publishing Limited, 2019.Description: vii, 319 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits, facsimilies ; 26 cmISBN:- 9780522875638
- Wardell, William Wilkinson, 1823-1899
- Goold, Archbishop
- Wardell, William Wilkinson, 1823-1899
- Goold, James Alipius, 1812-1886
- Wardell, WIlliam, 1823-1899
- St. Patrick's Cathedral (Melbourne, Vic.) -- History
- St. Patrick's Cathedral (Melbourne, Vic.)
- Painting, Baroque
- Architecture -- Victoria -- Melbourne
- Architecture, Gothic -- Victoria -- Melbourne
- Church buildings -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- History
- Architects -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- Biography
- Bishops -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- Biography
- Gothic revival (Architecture) -- Australia -- Melbourne (Vic.)
- Book collecting
- Book collectors
- Art, Baroque
- Art, Baroque
- Book collecting
- Book collectors
- Gothic revival (Architecture)
- Melbourne (Vic.) -- Buildings, structures, etc
- Victoria -- Melbourne
- Australian
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| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Melbourne Athenaeum Library | Non-Fiction | 720.994 INV | Available | 069841 |
"This is number one hundred and eighty-six in the second numbered series of the Miegunyah volumes made possible by the Miegunyah Fund established by the bequests under the wills of Sir Russell and Lady Grimwade".
Includes bibliographic references (pages 276-305) and index.
The Invention of Melbourne defines the relationship between an architect of genius, William Wardell, and the first Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, James Goold, an Irishman educated in Risorgimento, Italy. Their partnership produced St Patrick's, the largest cathedral of the 19th century anywhere in the world, and some thirteen churches, decorated with hundreds of Baroque paintings. These ambitious policies coincided with the Gold Rush, which contributed financially to their success.The contribution made by Wardell and Goold to the built environment of Melbourne remains significant. Together, they actively and creatively shaped the city that became a major international metropolis.
Research for this book was funded by the Australian Government throught the Australian Research Council Discovery Grant.
