Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of a Great Building
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Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of a Great Building by Jonathan Foyle
Lincoln is one of Britain's greatest cathedrals, its three towers and formidable west front dominating the surrounding plains from its commanding hilltop position. It was largely built over the course of a century, up to the completion of the glorious Angel Quire in 1280. Architectural historian and broadcaster Jonathan Foyle regards Lincoln Cathedral as an old and valued friend and writes with deep knowledge and passion about the developing character of the building. He shows how innovative and experimental the grand thirteenth-century rebuild was, influenced not only by spectacular contemporary work at Canterbury, but also by changing political and spiritual values, and by the continental travels and experience of individual bishops. The book is illustrated with specially commissioned photography, comparative and archival images, and the author's own plans and drawings.
Dr Jonathan Foyle is an architectural historian, broadcaster and advocate for heritage sites and a Visiting Professor at the University of Lincoln. His programmes on historic architecture include the award-winning BBC series Climbing Great Buildings and Henry VIII: Patron or Plunderer. He also writes for the Financial Times.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857599282 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857599284 |
| Title | Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of a Great Building |
| Author | Jonathan Foyle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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