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Il semble donc nécessaire de classer, suivant l'ordre des temps, les différentes parties de l'edi lice. De facon a présenter en un même tableau le résumé de son histoire et la description som maire de son architecture. Aussi, aprés avoir dit quelques mots des origines de l'église chartraine. Je parlerai d'abord des substructions des anciennes basiliques qui servent de fondement au monument tout entier; puis j'étudierai la facade occidentale et les deux clochers du xu siècle. La seconde par tie de cette notice sera consacrée à la cathédrale actuelle, édifiée après l'incendie de 1194. Le trai terai enfin dans une troisième partie des mediti cations, agrandissements et tra 'aux de restaura tion exécutés tant a l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur du monurm*nt depuis le siècle jusqu'à nos jours.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the construction and architectural history of Chartres Cathedral in France. The author, an expert on medieval architecture, provides an in-depth look at the cathedral's design, construction, and the historical, cultural, and religious context that shaped its development. The book traces the cathedral's evolution from its 11th-century origins to its present-day status as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. It explores the challenges faced by medieval builders, the techniques they used, and the symbolism embedded in the cathedral's design. The book sheds light on the vital role that Chartres Cathedral has played throughout history, from its humble origins as a pilgrimage site to its current status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780259333883_0
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