Universe of stone : Chartres Cathedral and the triumph of the medieval mind
Ball, Philip, 1962-2008
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In 'Universe of Stone', Philip Ball explains the genesis and development of the Gothic style of church, which was first built in the 12th century. He argues that it signified a new way of looking at God and the universe, as well as humanity's relationship with them.
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London : Bodley Head, 2008.
Collation:
[vii], 322 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 306-312) and index.
ISBN:
9780224078634 (hbk)
Dewey class:
726.509409726.50940902
Language:
English
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BRN:
20631