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The Engineering Of Medieval Cathedrals
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Author : Lynn Courtenay
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
The Engineering Of Medieval Cathedrals written by Lynn Courtenay and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with History categories.
The great cathedrals and churches of the medieval West continue to awe. How were they built, and why do they remain standing? What did their builders know about what they were doing? These questions have given rise to considerable controversy, which is fully reflected in the papers selected here. The first section of the book is concerned with the medieval builders and their design methods; the second focuses on engineering issues in the context of the infamous collapse of the choir at Beauvais in 1284. The following papers extend the analysis into the 15th century, looking for example at Brunelleschi’s dome for Florence Cathedral, and deal with the often neglected structures of roofs, towers and spires.
Arts Of The Medieval Cathedrals
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Author : Kathleen Nolan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Arts Of The Medieval Cathedrals written by Kathleen Nolan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Art categories.
The touchstones of Gothic monumental art in France - the abbey church of Saint-Denis and the cathedrals of Chartres, Reims, and Bourges - form the core of this collection dedicated to the memory of Anne Prache. The essays reflect the impact of Prache’s career, both as a scholar of wide-ranging interests and as a builder of bridges between the French and American academic communities. Thus the authors include scholars in France and the United States, both academics and museum professionals, while the thematic matrix of the book, divided into architecture, stained glass, and sculpture, reflects the multiple media explored by Prache during her long career. The essays employ a varied range of methodologies to explore Gothic monuments. The chapters in the architectural section include an intensive archeological analysis of the foundations of Reims Cathedral, the close reading of a late medieval literary text for a symbolic understanding of Paris, and essays that explore the medieval use of practical geometry in designing entire buildings and their components. Saint-Denis, Reims, and Chartres, all monuments studied by Prache, are discussed in the next part, on stained glass. These chapters demonstrate how old problems can be clarified by new evidence, whether from the accessibility of previously unknown archival information, for Reims, or through revelations that arise from restoration, at Chartres. These essays also include a study showing the complexity of making attributions for the storied glass of Saint-Denis. The final set of essays likewise takes different approaches to sculpture, whether constructing links to the liturgy at Reims, or discussing the meaning of a sculptural ensemble studied by Prache early in her career, the cloister of Notre-Dame-en-Vaux in Châlons-en-Champagne, or scrupulously examining the façade sculpture at Bourges Cathedral for insights into the design process. As a whole, the volume provides a window onto key directions in the study of
The Medieval Cathedral
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Author : William W. Lace
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Medieval Cathedral written by William W. Lace and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Architecture categories.
This book discusses the history of the medieval cathedrals, products of more than a thousand years of both religious and architectural evolution, that were built as testaments of faith by the people of the Middle Ages.
The Construction Of Gothic Cathedrals
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Author : John Fitchen
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1981
The Construction Of Gothic Cathedrals written by John Fitchen and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Architecture categories.
"This study enables us to appreciate more fully the technical expertise and improvements which enabled the creative spirit of the day to find such splendid embodiment". -- James Lingwood, Oxford Art Journal Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The Gothic Enterprise
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Author : Robert A. Scott
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2011-05-29
The Gothic Enterprise written by Robert A. Scott and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-29 with Architecture categories.
Scott explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. Considering the idea of the cathedral as a humanly created space, Scott discusses why an impoverished people would commit so many social and personal resources to building something so physically stupendous and what this says about their ideas of the sacred, especially the vital role they ascribed to the divine as a protector against the dangers of everyday life. The author describes the difficulties master-builders faced in scheduling construction that wouldn't be completed during their own lifetimes, how they managed without adequate numeric systems or paper on which to make detailed drawings, and how climate, natural disasters, wars, variations in the hours of daylight throughout the year, and the celebration of holy days affected the pace and timing of work. Scott also explains such things as the role of relics, the quarrying and transporting of stone, and the incessant conflict cathedral-building projects caused within their communities. Finally, by drawing comparisons between Gothic cathedrals and other monumental building projects, such as Stonehenge, Scott expands our understanding of the human impulses that shape our landscape. --From publisher description.
Gothic Cathedrals
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Author : Karen Ralls
language : en
Publisher: Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Gothic Cathedrals written by Karen Ralls and has been published by Nicolas-Hays, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with History categories.
Cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages and explore the illuminating wisdom, beauty and art of the Gothic cathedrals, stunning wonders of the medieval era for all to see today. From bejewelled stained glass windows to a pilgrimage “on the road” to Compostela, the wonders of Gothic architecture continue to inspire many worldwide. From the 12th century, the Gothic architectural style continued to spread throughout Europe. Highly-regarded medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have served for centuries to inspire feelings of spiritual reverence and aesthetic wonder. She details the relationship between architecture, geometry, and music; explores the concept of the labyrinth; pilgrimage; Black Madonnas; astronomical calculations in the design and location of cathedrals; stone and wood carvings; gargoyles; the teachings of Pythagoras and the later Neo-Platonists, and more. For the general reader and specialist alike, Dr. Ralls guides the reader through the history, places, art, and symbolism of these unique "books in stone", providing a lively portal and solid resource for all. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, a recommended reading section, lists of the major European cathedral sites and a full Bibliography, Gothic Cathedrals is a fascinating showcase of the mystic and spiritual symbolism found in these great structures of Europe, information that will help modern readers visit these sites and share in the energy of the sacred they continue to radiate.
Building The Medieval Cathedrals
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Author : Percy Watson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976-05-06
Building The Medieval Cathedrals written by Percy Watson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-05-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Cathedrals in the Middle Ages - Where they built and why - Norman cathedral - Workers and their task - Gothic cathedrals - Cathedrals since the Middle Ages.
A Guide To The Care And Preservation Of Medieval Cathedrals And Churches
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Author : Paul E. Hardy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
A Guide To The Care And Preservation Of Medieval Cathedrals And Churches written by Paul E. Hardy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Architecture categories.
Medieval Cathedrals
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Author : William W. Clark
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2006
Medieval Cathedrals written by William W. Clark and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Contains primary source material.
Great Medieval Churches And Cathedrals Of Europe
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Author : Jules Gailhabaud
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2003-01-01
Great Medieval Churches And Cathedrals Of Europe written by Jules Gailhabaud and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Architecture categories.
This splendid collection of illustrations, selected from a rare 19th-century French work, documents in 120 plates of fine-line illustrations the exteriors, interiors, and details of 163 churches and cathedrals located primarily in Europe. Included are superbly drawn views of the Basilica of St. Clement in Rome, the Church of St. Front in Périgueux, France, much more.