The Architecture Of Medieval Churches

Author : John A.H. Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351796040

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The Architecture of Medieval Churches by John A.H. Lewis Pdf

The Architecture of Medieval Churches investigates the impact of affective theology on architecture and artefacts, focusing on the Middle Ages as a period of high achievement of this synthesis. It explores aspects of medieval church and cathedral architecture in relation to the contemporary metaphysics and theology, which articulated an integrated theocentric culture, architecture, and art. Three modes of attention: comprehension, instruction, and contemplation, informed the builders’ intuition and intention. The book’s central premise reasons that love for God was the critical force in the creation of vernacular church architecture, using a selection of medieval writings to provide a unique critique of the genius of architecture and art during this period. An interdisciplinary study between architecture, theology, and philosophy, it will appeal to academics and researchers in these fields.

Author : Jon Cannon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780747815327

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Medieval Church Architecture by Jon Cannon Pdf

Britain is a treasure trove of medieval architecture. Almost every village and town in the land has a church that was built during the period, whose history is legible – to those who know how to look – in every arch, capital, roof vault, and detail of window tracery. By learning how to identify the stylistic phases that resulted from shifts in architectural fashion, it is possible to date each part of a church to within a decade or two; this book introduces all the key features of each succeeding style, from Anglo-Saxon and Norman through to the three great gothic styles, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. It will be indispensable to anyone who enjoys exploring medieval churches, and who wants to understand and appreciate their beauty more deeply.

Author : Richard Fawcett
Publisher : Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0300170491

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The Architecture of the Scottish Medieval Church, 1100-1560 by Richard Fawcett Pdf

Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.

Author : Tomás Ó Carragáin
Publisher : Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture and society
ISBN : UOM:39076002967540

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Churches in Early Medieval Ireland by Tomás Ó Carragáin Pdf

This is the first book devoted to churches in Ireland dating from the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century to the early stages of the Romanesque around 1100, including those built to house treasures of the golden age of Irish art, such as the Book of Kells and the Ardagh chalice. � Carrag�in's comprehensive survey of the surviving examples forms the basis for a far-reaching analysis of why these buildings looked as they did, and what they meant in the context of early Irish society. � Carrag�in also identifies a clear political and ideological context for the first Romanesque churches in Ireland and shows that, to a considerable extent, the Irish Romanesque represents the perpetuation of a long-established architectural tradition.

Author : Allan Doig
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351921855

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Liturgy and Architecture by Allan Doig Pdf

In this book Allan Doig explores the interrelationship of liturgy and architecture from the Early Church to the close of the Middle Ages, taking into account social, economic, technical, theological and artistic factors. These are crucial to a proper understanding of ecclesiastical architecture of all periods, and together their study illuminates the study of liturgy. Buildings and their archaeology are standing indices of human activity, and the whole matrix of meaning they present is highly revealing of the larger meaning of ritual performance within, and movement through, their space. The excavation of the mid-third-century church at Dura Europos in the Syrian desert, the grandeur of Constantine's Imperial basilicas, the influence of the great pilgrimage sites, and the marvels of soaring Gothic cathedrals, all come alive in a new way when the space is animated by the liturgy for which they were built. Reviewing the most recent research in the area, and moving the debate forward, this study will be useful to liturgists, clergy, theologians, art and architectural historians, and those interested in the conservation of ecclesiastical structures built for the liturgy.

Author : Stephen Hart
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781843835332

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Medieval Church Window Tracery in England by Stephen Hart Pdf

While the terms used to describe the tracery of medieval church windows are familiar (Early English, Decorated, Perpendicular), there has been no really detailed attempt to examine it as a distinct, stylistic architectural form, a gap which this book seeks to address. Based upon a visual catalogue of over 250 images of surviving types and styles from churches throughout England, it traces the progression of ideas and the continuity of motifs and themes in tracery patterns from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries, showing how different themes emerged within the main architectural styles; it also looks at the distinction between a window's architectural form and its tracery style, and describes the several different tracery techniques. The volume is completed with a detailed glossary. Stephen Hart is a retired architect, and the author of numerous works, including Flint Flushwork.

Author : Jon Cannon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780747815327

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Medieval Church Architecture by Jon Cannon Pdf

Britain is a treasure trove of medieval architecture. Almost every village and town in the land has a church that was built during the period, whose history is legible – to those who know how to look – in every arch, capital, roof vault, and detail of window tracery. By learning how to identify the stylistic phases that resulted from shifts in architectural fashion, it is possible to date each part of a church to within a decade or two; this book introduces all the key features of each succeeding style, from Anglo-Saxon and Norman through to the three great gothic styles, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. It will be indispensable to anyone who enjoys exploring medieval churches, and who wants to understand and appreciate their beauty more deeply.

Author : Lynn Courtenay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351890694

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The Engineering of Medieval Cathedrals by Lynn Courtenay Pdf

The great cathedrals and churches of the medieval West continue to awe. How were they built, and why do they remain standing? What did their builders know about what they were doing? These questions have given rise to considerable controversy, which is fully reflected in the papers selected here. The first section of the book is concerned with the medieval builders and their design methods; the second focuses on engineering issues in the context of the infamous collapse of the choir at Beauvais in 1284. The following papers extend the analysis into the 15th century, looking for example at Brunelleschi’s dome for Florence Cathedral, and deal with the often neglected structures of roofs, towers and spires.

Author : Charles John Philip Cave
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Bosses (Architecture).
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Roof Bosses in Medieval Churches by Charles John Philip Cave Pdf

Author : William Whewell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Architecture, Gothic
ISBN : OXFORD:600008557

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Architectural Notes on German Churches by William Whewell Pdf

Author : Helen E. Lunnon
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781783275267

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East Anglian Church Porches and Their Medieval Context by Helen E. Lunnon Pdf

Major interdisciplnary study of medieval church porches, bringing out their importance and significance.

Author : Nicholas Orme
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300275483

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The History of England's Cathedrals by Nicholas Orme Pdf

The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York Minster England's sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals are some of our most iconic buildings, attracting millions of worshippers and visitors every year. Yet although much has been written about their architecture, there is no complete history of their life and activities. This is the first such book to provide one, stretching from Roman times to the present day. The History of England's Cathedrals explains where and why they were founded, who staffed them, and how their structures evolved. It describes their worship and how this changed over the centuries, their schools and libraries, and their links with the outside world. The history of these astonishing buildings is the history of England. Reading this book will bring you face to face with the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Reformation, Civil War, Victorian England, World War Two, and finally modern democracy.

Author : Charles Herbert Moore
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020276843

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The Mediæval Church Architecture of England by Charles Herbert Moore Pdf

This book is a comprehensive survey of the architecture of the English medieval church, covering the key styles and developments from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and architectural evidence, the author provides a detailed analysis of the design, construction, and decoration of churches throughout England. With numerous photographs, plans, and illustrations, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and architecture of the English church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Michel Henry-Claude,Laurence Stefanon,Yannick Zaballos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2910685411

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Principles and elements of medieval church architecture in Western Europe by Michel Henry-Claude,Laurence Stefanon,Yannick Zaballos Pdf

Author : Geoffrey R. Sharpe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780857731142

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Historic English Churches by Geoffrey R. Sharpe Pdf

The ancient churches and cathedrals of England's towns and countryside are among the glories of our national heritage, the church spire one of the quintessential features of the landscape. Yet how were our ancestors able to construct these often substantial edifices without the benefit of modern techniques? How did medieval masons plan, design and oversee their construction? What methods of construction were used to achieve the magnificent church spires and ceilings that we marvel at today? Geoffrey R. Sharpe brings more that forty years of experience of managing and caring for historic buildings to provide a unique guide to the design and construction of our historic churches and cathedrals. Building a cathedral could require a workforce of 300 to 400 men, the quarrying of 80,000 tons of stone and involve the felling of 1500 trees. How all this was organized, managed and realized is explained in this compelling volume. The author deals with all aspects - from original planning and preparation, to the final construction and decoration. The layout and choice of materials, the construction of the foundations, walls and ceilings, the work of the highly skilled medieval masons, blacksmiths and carpenters are all described and explained. Individual aspects of church architecture such as corbels, tracery and windows, as well as important features of church interiors such as galleries, burial vaults and screens are included. And in a final chapter the author shows the reader how to assess the history and development of a church from the constructional and architectural clues contained within its features. The result is a work that will add a whole new dimension to understanding English church building and architecture.