The Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages are among the world's supreme architectural achievements. Hundreds of these great churches were built throughout Europe in a rich variety of styles between c. 1130 and c. 1530; all of them representing an investment of money and effort so immense that it is difficult to find a modern parallel. Christopher Wilson focuses here on the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons; following the creative processes of architects by reconstructing the problems and opportunities that they faced. He discusses chronology; structural techniques; and stylistic developments and then goes further; seeing the story as a sequence of choices from which new challenges and solutions arose. 221 illustrations.
#350739 in Books Wadsworth Publishing 2012-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .90 x 6.30l; 1.35 #File Name: 0495912999467 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I hated this bookBy JennaYikes. I hated this book! It wasn't organized chronologically-- it was organized by settlement and/or regional timelines. I understand the reasons why- but I couldn't follow it at all- and I felt like the wordage was intentionally confusing!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Frederick G. IssaGood book at a good price; delivered timely2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Historical means to critical thinkingBy scottAn excellent source of documents; letters and notes written in the 16th and 17th century giving actual accounts of the people during the time of Americas struggles of expansion.
