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The Gothic Cathedral

Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order - Expanded Edition
By Otto Georg Von Simson
Series: Bollingen Series
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The Gothic Cathedral by Otto Georg von Simson is a definitive study of Gothic religious architecture, offering a profound exploration of how these medieval structures symbolise supernatural reality. From the pioneering Basilica of St.-Denis to the stunning Cathedral of Chartres, the book unveils how Gothic cathedrals reflect the spiritual and intellectual ethos of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. This edition features additional illustrations and a new section focusing on rose windows, enriching the understanding of these remarkable monuments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers passionate about arts and culture, medieval history, architecture enthusiasts, and those interested in the spiritual symbolism embedded in Gothic cathedrals.

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The classic work on Gothic religious architecture, now with added illustrations and a new section by the author on rose windows.

No other monument of a culture so radically different from our own is as much a part of contemporary life as the Gothic cathedral. In this illuminating book, esteemed art historian Otto Georg von Simson explores how Gothic architecture is an expression of supernatural reality. He shows how, to those who designed and worshipped in the great cathedrals of France in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, this symbolic function of sacred architecture overshadowed all others.

The Gothic Cathedral takes readers from the birth of the Gothic style with the Basilica of St.-Denis to the consummation of the form in the majestic Cathedral of Chartres. It reveals how these incomparable architectural masterpieces embodied the spiritual and intellectual order of the medieval world.

Series: Bollingen Series

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Praised as a "stimulating and comprehensive work," this book is noted for its unique approach, interpreting cathedrals through the lens of twelfth-century religious experience rather than modern aesthetics. Critics describe it as "a critical tour de force" and "a poetic and evocative study" based on extensive factual and intuitive knowledge, making the text both formidable and pleasurable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691018676

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 1988

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: Expanded Edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Otto Georg Von Simson Series: Bollingen Series

About the Author

Otto Georg von Simson (19121993) was professor emeritus of art history at the Free University of Berlin. His books include Sacred Fortress: Byzantine Art and Statecraft in Ravenna (Princeton).

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