Karen Ralls

Gothic Cathedrals

A Guide to the History, Places, Art, and Symbolism

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Cross the threshold into the world of the High Middle Ages and explore the illuminating wisdom, beauty and art of the Gothic cathedrals, stunning wonders of the medieval era for all to see today. From bejewelled stained glass windows to a pilgrimage "on the road" to Compostela, the wonders of Gothic architecture continue to inspire many worldwide. From the 12th century, the Gothic architectural style continued to spread throughout Europe. Highly-regarded medievalist Dr. Karen Ralls explores the legacy of this exquisite architectural period, whose artistic beauty and expert craftsmanship have inspired aesthetic wonder for centuries"--Back cover.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Wisconsin Press
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 255mm x 181mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 919g
• ISBN-13: 9780892541737
• ISBN-10: 0892541733
• Artikelnr.: 40623875

Autorenporträt

Karen Ralls, Ph.D., medieval historian, international lecturer, and media consultant, was postdoctoral fellow at the University of Edinburgh for six years before continuing her specialist medieval research at Oxford. A member of the Oxford University Religious Studies Society, the American Academy of Religion (AAR), and the British Society for the Study of Religion (BASR), Dr. Ralls was also former deputy director of the Rosslyn Chapel Museum exhibition (1996-2001). Originally from the United States, she has frequently appeared on the History Channel and Discovery, and in National Geographic TV documentaries. The author of The Templars and the Grail and other books, she has an award-winning Website www.karenralls.com.