Gothic architecture

Author: Louis GRODZINSKY
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book covers the entire Gothic era, which has influenced European architectural development for 400 years. The author extensively explores the historical and geographical aspects of the Gothic style, not only conducting in-depth research on France as the origin of Gothic art but also including content on Gothic architecture in England, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Important secular and religious traditions, such as the cathedrals of Chartres, Canterbury, Milan, and Barcelona, are fully presented. The book is supplemented with over 300 illustrations.