Gothic enterprise, the: a guide to understanding the medieval cathedral
Auteur :
Scott, Robert A.
Éditeur :
University of California Press
ISBN :
9780520269996
Date de publication :
28 juin 2011
Dimensions :
23,5 x 14,3 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
499 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. This title explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes.