Sculpture of Chartres Cathedral (eBook)

Ernest Marriage, Margaret Marriage (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
Porirua Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-991305-11-4 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;The book "e;"e;Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral"e;"e; by Margaret Marriage is a comprehensive guide to the magnificent sculptures that adorn the Chartres Cathedral in France. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the cathedral and its sculptures, as well as an analysis of the artistic techniques and styles used to create them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the sculptures. The first chapter provides an overview of the cathedral and its history, while the second chapter explores the iconography of the sculptures and the religious themes they represent. The third chapter delves into the technical aspects of the sculptures, such as the materials used and the methods of construction. The fourth chapter examines the influence of different artistic styles on the sculptures, including Romanesque and Gothic. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the sculptures and understand their significance. Overall, "e;"e;Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral"e;"e; is an essential resource for anyone interested in medieval art and architecture, and a must-read for those planning a visit to the Chartres Cathedral... 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,"e;-Print ed.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.5.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
• ISBN-10: 1-991305-11-7 / 1991305117
• ISBN-13: 978-1-991305-11-4 / 9781991305114