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Early Medieval Architecture
Roger Stalley
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Description for Early Medieval Architecture
Paperback. The early Middle Ages witnessed many innovations in European architecture including the medieval castle, church spire and monastic cloister. Avoiding traditional emphasis on chronological development, the author explores issues and themes, examining the achievements in design and construction. Series: Oxford History of Art. Num Pages: 272 pages, numerous colour and halftone illustrations, line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1D; ACK; AM; HBJD; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 648.
The early middle ages were an exciting period in the history of European architecture, culminating in the development of the Romanesque style. Major architectural innovations were made during this time including the medieval castle, the church spire, and the monastic cloister. By avoiding the traditional emphasis on chronological development, Roger Stalley provides a radically new approach to the subject, exploring issues and themes rather than sequences and dates. In addition to analysing the language of the Romanesque, the book examines the engineering achievements of the builders, and clearly how the great monuments of the age were designed and constructed. Ranging ... Read more
The early middle ages were an exciting period in the history of European architecture, culminating in the development of the Romanesque style. Major architectural innovations were made during this time including the medieval castle, the church spire, and the monastic cloister. By avoiding the traditional emphasis on chronological development, Roger Stalley provides a radically new approach to the subject, exploring issues and themes rather than sequences and dates. In addition to analysing the language of the Romanesque, the book examines the engineering achievements of the builders, and clearly how the great monuments of the age were designed and constructed. Ranging ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Series
Oxford History of Art
Condition
New
Weight
652g
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192842237
SKU
V9780192842237
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About Roger Stalley
Roger Stalley is Professor of the History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin. His previous books include Architecture and Sculpture in Ireland 1150-1350 (1971), The Cistercian Monasteries of Ireland (1987), Irish High Crosses (1991), and Ireland and Europe in the Middle Ages (1993). He has published over fifty articles on various aspects of medieval sculpture and architecture. He is a ... Read more
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