Chartres Cathedral
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Pages: Good
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Rising from the wheat plains of the Beauce region of northern France, Chartres Cathedral stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture ever conceived — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and a monument that has drawn pilgrims, scholars, and artists for over eight centuries. Étienne Houvet's authoritative guide chronicles the cathedral's magnificent structure in meticulous detail, presenting its celebrated stained-glass windows — among the best-preserved medieval glass in the world — its soaring nave, and its richly sculpted Royal Portal, all through the lens of a scholar who devoted his life to Chartres' documentation and preservation. Revised by Malcolm B. Miller, the English guide of Chartres Cathedral, this edition ensures that Houvet's expert knowledge is rendered with clarity and precision for an international readership, with the architecture chapter further informed by a text from Jean Villette. Hovering at the intersection of art history, religious heritage, and architectural scholarship, this guide stands as an indispensable companion to one of the great wonders of the medieval world. Miller's revisions lend the text an approachable yet deeply informed voice, making it equally rewarding for the first-time visitor and the seasoned student of Gothic art. Whether one approaches Chartres as a spiritual destination or a supreme achievement of human creativity, this volume illuminates its every stone and shard of coloured light — leaving the reader with an insatiable desire to stand beneath those ancient vaults themselves.
Author: Étienne Houvet
Format: Paperback
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Rising from the wheat plains of the Beauce region of northern France, Chartres Cathedral stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture ever conceived — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and a monument that has drawn pilgrims, scholars, and artists for over eight centuries. Étienne Houvet's authoritative guide chronicles the cathedral's magnificent structure in meticulous detail, presenting its celebrated stained-glass windows — among the best-preserved medieval glass in the world — its soaring nave, and its richly sculpted Royal Portal, all through the lens of a scholar who devoted his life to Chartres' documentation and preservation. Revised by Malcolm B. Miller, the English guide of Chartres Cathedral, this edition ensures that Houvet's expert knowledge is rendered with clarity and precision for an international readership, with the architecture chapter further informed by a text from Jean Villette. Hovering at the intersection of art history, religious heritage, and architectural scholarship, this guide stands as an indispensable companion to one of the great wonders of the medieval world. Miller's revisions lend the text an approachable yet deeply informed voice, making it equally rewarding for the first-time visitor and the seasoned student of Gothic art. Whether one approaches Chartres as a spiritual destination or a supreme achievement of human creativity, this volume illuminates its every stone and shard of coloured light — leaving the reader with an insatiable desire to stand beneath those ancient vaults themselves.