Gothic Cathedrals | Medieval Cathedrals | The Cathedrals Of The World
Few other works of man have evoked more awe and marvel than the Gothic cathedral of Europe. In over 400 equisitely illustrated pages, Schutz takes the reader on a tour of the major cathedrals of France, England, Germany, Italy and Spain. The architectual descriptions are concise and inspiring, but it is the mind-blowing photographs that leave us stunned in awe at the magnificence of these glorious works of art.
This captivating book will make a gorgeous addition to the library of any spiritual pilgrim, art lover and armchair traveler alike. Click here to get your copy today!
VPG-DVD-193 - BRETAGNE
Brittany in the rugged west of France features picturesque old towns, castles and fortresses plus austere medieval cathedrals. Nostalgia and romantic harbour villages still exist here and it is also a land of menhirs and fishermen.
Rennes is the capital of the region and it is here that our journey through Brittany begins. It [...]
Architecture of the medieval cathedrals of England……………….
The medieval cathedrals of England, dating from between approximately 1040 and 1540, are a group of twenty-five buildings which together constitute a major aspect of the country’s artistic heritage and are among the most significant material symbols of Christianity. Though diversified in style, they are united by a common [...]
"Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in 12th century France, it was known as "the French Style" during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Gothic [...]