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Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral

Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral

Marriage, Margaret
Marriage, Ernest

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArchitectureGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1161368353
ISBN13: 9781161368352
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 2.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral by Margaret Marriage is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate sculptures that adorn the Chartres Cathedral in France. The book delves into the history of the cathedral, its construction, and the significance of the sculptures that decorate its exterior and interior. The author provides detailed descriptions of each sculpture, including their iconography, symbolism, and artistic style. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams that help to bring the sculptures to life and provide a deeper understanding of their meaning. Additionally, the author discusses the techniques used by the medieval artisans who created these masterpieces, providing insight into the craftsmanship and skill required to produce such intricate works of art. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in medieval art, architecture, or religious history, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of France.1909. Text in English and French. The aim of this book, by utilizing modern photography, is to illustrate the cathedral on a scale not before attempted. Although this collection is not exhaustive, the authors claim it is fairly representative. It deals mainly with the sculptures on the doorway, although there are views of the general architecture and a few subjects from the interior. Over 120 photographs, fully indexed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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