Gothic Cathedrals
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Gothic Cathedrals by Karen Ralls
Cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages and explore the illuminating wisdom, beauty and art of the Gothic cathedrals, stunning wonders of the medieval era for all to see today. From bejewelled stained glass windows to a pilgrimage on the road" to Compostela, the wonders of Gothic architecture continue to inspire many worldwide.
From the 12th century, the Gothic architectural style continued to spread throughout Europe. Highly-regarded medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have served for centuries to inspire feelings of spiritual reverence and aesthetic wonder. She details the relationship between architecture, geometry, and music; explores the concept of the labyrinth; pilgrimage; Black Madonnas; astronomical calculationsin the design and location of cathedrals; stone and wood carvings; gargoyles; the teachings of Pythagoras and the later Neo-Platonists, and more. For the general reader and specialist alike, Dr. Ralls guides the reader through the history, places, art, and symbolism of these unique "books in stone", providing a lively portal and solid resource for all.
Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, a recommended reading section, lists of the major European cathedral sites and a full Bibliography, Gothic Cathedrals is a fascinating showcase of the mystic and spiritual symbolism found in these great structures of Europe, information that will help modern readers visit these sites and share in the energy of the sacred they continue to radiate.
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Karen Ralls, Ph.D., is a medieval historian, worldwide speaker, and media consultant who spent six years as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh before moving to Oxford to continue her specialised medieval study. Dr. Ralls was a former deputy director of the Rosslyn Chapel Museum display (1996-2001) and a member of the Oxford University Religious Studies Association, the American Academy of Religion (AAR), and the British Society for the Study of Religion (BASR). She is a frequent guest on the History Channel and Discovery, as well as in National Geographic TV documentaries. She is originally from the United States. She has an award-winning website, www.karenralls.com, and is the author of The Templars and the Grail and other works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780892541737 |
| ISBN 10 | 0892541733 |
| Title | Gothic Cathedrals |
| Author | Karen Ralls |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ibis Press |
| Year published | 2015-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 378 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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