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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1330396588
- ISBN 13 9781330396582
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages524
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth exploration of English church architecture during a period spanning from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation. The author, a leading scholar in the field, uses a comprehensive approach, combining detailed analysis of construction techniques with insightful observations about the social, religious, and cultural context in which these buildings were created. The book examines everything from the fundamental building blocks of a church, such as arches, vaults, and buttresses, to more nuanced elements like window tracery, capitals, and even the design of roofs and towers. Readers will delve into the practicalities of building construction, understanding the complex interplay of structural elements and the aesthetic considerations that guided their design. The author goes beyond technical details to reveal the deeper meaning embedded in the very architecture of these churches. He explores how the layout and design of various spacesââ ânave, chancel, transept, cryptââ âreflect the specific rituals and beliefs of the time, providing a fascinating window into the daily life and spirituality of medieval society. This book will not only satisfy the reader's curiosity about the beauty and ingenuity of English church architecture but also illuminate the profound ways in which these structures serve as tangible expressions of faith and cultural identity. 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 # 9781330396582_0
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