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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Romanesque and Gothic France: Art and Architecture
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:Images of the highest quality, in a large-scale format (oversize:
11x13<">), are the most striking part of this volume. The text, in a
translation from the French that stays close to the original,
including those instances where sentence structure is abandoned in
favor of the evocative phrase, narrates the architectural history in
stone of medieval France. The volume provides a region-by-region tour
that will appeal to the lay reader (there are neither sections nor
ground plans). However, even specialists will appreciate the
excellent photographs many of which depict little-known monuments, as
well as unusual views, details, and sculpture.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:This superbly illustrated book is the only one of its kind to trace the history of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and sculpture in all of France, focusing especially on the exalted ecclesiastical structures — and the splendid sculpture, painting, illuminated manuscripts, and stained glass made for these churches, monasteries, abbeys, and cathedrals — created by inspired "builders for God". Touring France province by province, the authors discuss the landmarks of the period, such as NotreDame, Cluny, and the Cathedral of Chartres, all of which reflect the religious intensity of the medieval world. Whether exploring the religious history of Catholic France, the historical development of Romanesque and Gothic styles, or the lives and works of the builders and artists who sought to glorify God, this lavishly illustrated, carefully researched book is invaluable for scholars yet accessible for the general reader. Synopsis:This work focuses especially on ecclesiastical structures, and the sculpture, painting, illuminated manuscripts and stained glass made for churches, monastaries, abbeys and cathedrals. It includes buildings such as Notre-Dame-de-Paris, Cluny, and Chartres. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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