by RobertScott (Author)
The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. This title explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 12 Jul 2011
ISBN 10: 0520269993
ISBN 13: 9780520269996