The Rose Window by Painton Cowen
A systematic study of the rose window, both as an art form in its own right and as a central feature of Gothic architecture, this illustrated volume is set to become the definitive study of this most appealing of subjects.
'Both scholarly and visually luscious, this is a survey on a grand scale' - The Architectural Review
'High quality photos of large windows and inaccessible details make this book an invaluable resource for students' - The Art Newspaper
'A lavish book, continuing the high standards set by Thames & HudsonIlluminating indeed' - The Catholic Heral
'High quality photos of large windows and inaccessible details make this book an invaluable resource for students' - The Art Newspaper
'A lavish book, continuing the high standards set by Thames & HudsonIlluminating indeed' - The Catholic Heral
Painton Cowen has spent the best part of his life photographing and studying stained glass and rose windows in particular. He has published a number of books on glass, including A Guide to Stained Glass in Britain and Six Days: The Making of the Chester Cathedral Creation Window, and often lectures on this and other subjects.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500511749 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500511748 |
| Title | The Rose Window |
| Author | Painton Cowen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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