Gothic Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert Branner
Binding: Paperback
Published: STUDIO VISTA LONDON, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive study of Gothic architecture, a pivotal period in global design. Robert Branner, a distinguished scholar, chronicles the evolution of this iconic style, detailing its structural innovations, regional variations, and profound cultural impact across Europe. The text illuminates the intricate engineering and artistic principles that defined cathedrals and other monumental structures, offering a rigorous yet accessible examination of their construction and aesthetic. It argues for the enduring legacy of Gothic forms, illustrating how these architectural marvels continue to shape our understanding of medieval craftsmanship and spiritual expression. Readers will gain a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and grandeur encapsulated within The Great Ages Of World Architecture: Gothic Architecture.
Author: Robert Branner
Binding: Paperback
Published: STUDIO VISTA LONDON, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive study of Gothic architecture, a pivotal period in global design. Robert Branner, a distinguished scholar, chronicles the evolution of this iconic style, detailing its structural innovations, regional variations, and profound cultural impact across Europe. The text illuminates the intricate engineering and artistic principles that defined cathedrals and other monumental structures, offering a rigorous yet accessible examination of their construction and aesthetic. It argues for the enduring legacy of Gothic forms, illustrating how these architectural marvels continue to shape our understanding of medieval craftsmanship and spiritual expression. Readers will gain a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and grandeur encapsulated within The Great Ages Of World Architecture: Gothic Architecture.