An Introduction to French Church Architecture

Originally published in 1938, this book provides a highly informative guide to the medieval church architecture of France.

Arthur Gardner (Author)

9781107646353, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 December 2012

364 pages
21 x 14.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.48 kg

Originally published in 1938, this book provides a highly informative guide to the medieval church architecture of France. Aimed at the general reader, the object of the book is to stimulate interest, rather than offering advanced instruction. Keeping this object in view, plans, sections and diagrams are kept to a minimum, in favour of numerous photographs exemplifying key aspects of architectural style. This is a highly accessible and well-presented text that will be of value to anyone with an interest in ecclesiastical buildings and the medieval period.

Preface
Map showing places illustrated in the plates
1. Beginnings
2. Romanesque
3. Gothic
4. Flamboyant
5. Architects and masons
Bibliography
Plates 1–245
Index to text
Index to plates.

Subject Areas: Architecture [AM]