Gothic sculpture in France 1140-1270 (Art Ebook).pdf

Pdf / English / 527 pag / 1973 / 129 MB

This is the first comprehensive, fully documented, and fully illustrated study of French cathedral sculpture during the period 1140—1270. In the introduction, Dr. Sauerländer surveys the spread of Gothic sculpture from the royal domain and its neighboring territories in central and southern France, discussing style, subject matter, iconography, and the historical background. His fascinating study of the factors which led to the creation of such masterpieces as the Royal Portal at Chartres and the Coronation Portal of Notre Dame in Paris is supported by numerous photographs and illustrations which bring out the magnificence of conception and execution, as well as details of individual sculptures.