Isbn: 9780282761295 - a history of architectural development, vol. 2 of 3 (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the architectural period which began around 1000 CE, when a new movement in architecture emerged from northern parts of Europe. The author traces the rise and development of medieval ecclesiastical architecture from the Romanesque period through to the Gothic period. Primarily focusing on the structural and aesthetic alterations of medieval churches, the text details the evolution of walls, piers, arches, buttresses, windows, vaults, and more over several centuries, with references to influential examples. The book highlights the shift from the heavy, round arches and thick walls of Romanesque architecture to the pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses of Gothic architecture. This transformation not only allowed for the creation of taller and more spacious buildings but also reflected the changing artistic and philosophical sensibilities of the time. It was during this era that the pointed arch became a defining feature of ecclesiastical architecture and the ribbed vault allowed for more complex and dynamic ceiling designs, enabling the creation of magnificent cathedrals and other religious structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder. 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.…

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 532 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.