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The broken or pointed arch, which is formed by the intersection of two opposite curves at an angle more or less acute, was known to architects long before its systematic application. It occurs in build ings of the ninth century in Cairo, and was used prior to this in Armenia, and still earlier in Persia, where indeed it superseded all other forms of span from the times of the last of the Sassanides onwards. It is an expedient which gives increased power of resistance to the arch by diminishing its lateral thrusts.
The pointed arch is a form which admits of infinite variations. The one law which governs its construction is expediency. It frankly abandons those rules of classic proportion which are-the canons, so to speak, of the round-headed arch. Thus we shall find the pointed approximating to the round headed form in the twelfth century, only to diverge from it more widely than before, till, towards the close of the thirteenth and throughout the fourteenth century, it took on the acute proportions necessitated by a perilous disposition to prefer loftiness to solidity.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of Gothic architecture, tracing its origins and the development of its characteristic features. The author proposes a compelling theory of evolution, examining the impact of the cupola on the development of the intersecting arch and Ribbed Vault, which became defining Gothic principles. The emergence of the flying buttress is also thoroughly examined, placing it within its broader architectural and historical context. Furthermore, the book delves into the ingenious construction methods employed in Gothic architecture, and probes the unique fusion of artistic and technical prowess that characterised the period. The author's insights shed new light on the construction techniques of the Middle Ages, inviting readers to appreciate the architectural ingenuity and aesthetic achievements of the Gothic era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330036143_0
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