The Gothic Cathedral :The Architecture of the Great Church 1130-1530
The Gothic Cathedral :The Architecture of the Great Church 1130-1530
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Published:
1 September, 1992
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Description
Christopher Wilson presents the essential facts on such aspects as chronology, structural techniques and stylistic developments and then goes further, seeing the story as a sequence of choices from which new solutions arose, which, in their turn, gave rise to still more challenges.
Illustrated with carefully chosen photographs and specially drawn diagrams, this fresh, perceptive and provocative book has already established itself as a definitive introduction to the subject.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780500276815 |
| ISBN10 | 0500276811 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 940 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'There has long been a need for an adequate synthesis … It is this that Christopher Wilson has now produced in his well-written and finely illustrated book' - Times Literary Supplement
'A closely argued work of scholarship which stands out from books like it' - Building Design
'A wealth of new insights … original and important general account of Gothic architecture … beautifully designed …' - Burlington Magazine
'A fine, austere, scholarly book, handsomely produced and illustrated ... thoroughly recommended' - The Architects’ Journal
'Superb photographs and crisp line drawings with extensive captions that are often as illuminating as the text itself' - Architectural Review
'The best account of the subject ... a fresh, feisty book' - Country Life
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Author's Bio
Christopher Wilson is Emeritus Professor in the History of Art at University College London.