The Rose Window
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500511748 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Perennial favorites such as the windows at Chartres are dissected and discussed in detail.This book provides unique insights into the development and organization of the rose window and its central position in Gothic architecture through a lucid, illuminating text and carefully selected comparative material that covers the wealth of Gothic creative activity. Here he presents the world's best-known rose windows in over 300 new photographs and line drawings—Paris (Notre Dame), Chartres, Reims, Strasbourg, Cologne, Fl
Bradford Needham said Better than being there. If you are at all interested in rose windows, this is a must-have book. The photographs are simultaneously artistically moving and technically informative. The author includes historical photos of windows that would be impossible to see today, either because of damage, restoration, or restrictions on visits.I have Painton Cowen's earlier (1970's) book o. A. T. Mann said Beautlful and Profound Rose Windows. Painton Cowen's "The Rose Window" is a profound book that combines art history, mystical Christian thought, great beauty and sublime photographs. It is truly a work of art. It is a survey of rose windows: their origin, history, iconography, geometry and spiritual meaning. You will inevitably come away feeling uplifted and having made a significant disco. "gorgeous!" according to professor.z. A gorgeous and thorough book lovingly done. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in this subject either for secular, architectural, historical, artistic, or spiritual reasons.
. About the AuthorPainton Cowen is the author of a number of works on different aspects of stained glass
. Painton Cowen is the author of a number of works on different aspects of stained glass