{"title":"John Fitchen","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Fitchen’s works delve into the intricate world of architectural history, with a particular emphasis on the marvels of the Gothic period. Readers can explore detailed analyses of structural techniques and the artistic vision behind iconic cathedrals, revealing the blend of engineering and aesthetics in historic construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted deeply in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Fitchen’s books offer thoughtful perspectives that enrich an appreciation of architectural heritage. His writing invites readers to understand the craftsmanship and cultural significance embedded in the monumental works of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-construction-of-gothic-cathedrals-by-john-fitchen-9780226252032","title":"The Construction of Gothic Cathedrals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Fitchen systematically treats the process of erecting the great edifices of the Gothic era. He explains the building equipment and falsework needed, the actual operations undertaken, and the sequence of these operations as specifically as they can be deduced today. Since there are no contemporary accounts of the techniques used by medieval builders, Fitchen's study brilliantly pieces together clues from manuscript illuminations, from pictorial representations, and from the fabrics of the building themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Construction of Gothic Cathedrals\u003c\/em\u003e is described as: \"Anyone who has caught the fascination of Gothic Churches (and once caught, has almost necessarily got it in the blood) will find this book enthralling. . . . Clearly written and beautifully illustrated.\" —A. D. R. Caroe, \u003cem\u003eAnnual Review,\u003c\/em\u003e Central Council for the Care of Churches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fitchen's study is a tribute to the extraordinary creative and engineering skills of successive generations of medieval builders. . . . This study enables us to appreciate more fully the technical expertise and improvements which enabled the creative spirit of the day to find such splendid embodiment.\" —James Lingwood, \u003cem\u003eOxford Art Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fitchen, in what can only be defined as an architectural detective story, fully explores the problems confronting the medieval vault erectors and uncovers their solution. . . . This is a book that no serious student of architecture will want to miss.\" —\u003cem\u003eProgressive Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995586937068,"sku":"9780226252032","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226252032-the-construction-of-gothic-cathedrals.jpg?v=1784898263"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-fitchen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}