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The Romanesque

The Romanesque Cathedrales, Monasteries and Cities - Architecture & Design S.

Paperback (30 Mar 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Originated by art theorists in the 19th Century, the term "Romanesque" refers to a school of religious architecture and design from the early medieval period. As with all terms that attempt to summarize an epoch, "Romanesque" artificially constructs the notion of one unified style, but as this book makes clear, the Romanesque tendency consisted of many different, eclectic characteristics. The investigation back through time leads us across the ancient pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, and then into a vast range of devotional structures - churches, tombs, monuments, cathedrals and basilicas. Each one carries its own regional imprint and spiritual iconography. Containing rigorously detailed and comprehensive insights into all aspects of Romanesque symbolism and ritual, this book includes analysis of liturgical equipment, and explores the significance of many features of the buildings.

Book information

ISBN: 9783822812372
Publisher: Taschen
Imprint: Taschen
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 1189g
Height: 300mm
Width: 242mm
Spine width: 19mm