Gothic Cathedrals: A Guide to the History, Places, Art, and Symbolism - Couverture souple

Ralls, Karen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0892541733 ISBN 13 : 9780892541737

Editeur : Ibis Press, 2015

Synopsis

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 mediaeval 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 mediaevalist, 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 colour 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 thatwill help modern readers visit these sites and share in the energy of the sacred they continue to radiate.

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À propos de l'auteur

Karen Ralls is a highly regarded mediaeval historian who obtained her doctorate from the University of Edinburgh and was a past deputy Curator of the Rosslyn Chapel Museum Art Exhibition (1996 2001). She has appeared in TV documentaries for The History Channel, Discovery and National Geographic. Dr. Ralls is an International conference speaker, sacred sites tour guide and workshop presenter.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ibis Press
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0892541733
• ISBN 13: 9780892541737
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 378
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• Personne responsable: non disponible