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Detail Early Medieval Architecture (Oxford History of Art)
Author : Roger Stalley
Pages : 272 pages
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Language : eng
ISBN-10 : 0192842234
ISBN-13 : 9780192842237
Synopsis Early Medieval Architecture (Oxford History of Art)
The early middle ages were an exciting period in the history of European architecture, culminating in the development of the Romanesque style. Major architectural innovations were made during this time including the medieval castle, the church spire, and the monastic cloister. By avoiding the traditional emphasis on chronological development, Roger Stalley provides a radically new approach to the subject, exploring issues and themes rather than sequences and dates. In addition to analysing the language of the Romanesque, the book examines the engineering achievements of the builders, focusing on how the great monuments of the age were designed and constructed. Ranging from Gotland to Apulia, Stalley explores the richness and variety of European architecture in terms of the social and religious aspirations of the time. Symbolic meanings associated with architecture are also thoroughly investigated. Written with style and humour, the lively text includes many quotations from ancient