Gothic cathedrals : a guide to the history, places, art, and symbolism / Karen Ralls.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ralls, Karen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Gothic.

Cathedrals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (378 pages) : color illustrations, photographs

Place of Publication:

Lake Worth, Florida : Ibis Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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 medieval 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 medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have inspired aesthetic wonder for centuries"--Back cover.

Contents:

Gothic Cathedrals

Uses of a Cathedral

Medieval Stonemasons and the Guilds

East Meets West

Geometry, Mazes, and Labyrinths

Wonders of Light

Bejewelled Wonders in Stained Glass

Sculpted Marvels in Stone and Wood

"On the Road" : Medieval Journeys

"For Pilgrims Are We All"

Appendix 1: Map of the Primary Cities with Gothic Cathedrals

Appendix 2: Timeline of the Major Gothic Cathedral Construction

Appendix 3: Black Madonna Shrines and Pilgrimage Sites

Appendix 4: Mary Magdalene Shrines and Pilgrimage Sites.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 27, 2015).

ISBN:

0-89254-627-1