Cathedrals of Europe
Anne Prache(Author)
Cornell University Press
Published on 4. May 2000
Book
Hardback
279 pages
978-0-8014-3781-6 (ISBN)
Description
The great medieval cathedrals are among the most remarkable monuments of that era. This journey through the Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals still at the heart of ancient European cities explores the buildings and the riches they contain. Rather than concentrating on familiar monuments such as Notre Dame and Chartres, the author covers many of the more obscure and less frequently visited cathedrals from Italy to Scandinavia, Poland to Portugal. Anne Prache surveys the history of church building from its humble beginnings in Late Antiquity through the construction of such masterworks of the Gothic style as Reims, Strasbourg and Wells. Throughout, she reminds the reader that these expresions of faith also reflect their builders' hopes and fears, technical expertise, political views and the ever-changing economic and social realities with which they had to contend. The works of art that adorn the cathedrals - sculptures, paintings, mosaics, stained glass, furniture and more - receive particular attention. Study of these aspects, Prache says, provides an "understanding of the aspirations, sufferings, fears and faith of generations long removed in time".
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ithaca
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
200 colour and 50 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
2171 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8014-3781-6 (9780801437816)
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