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Gothic art finds its roots in the powerful architecture of the cathedrals of northern France. It is a medieval art movement that evolved throughout Europe for more than 200 years. Leaving curved Roman forms behind, the architects started using flying buttresses and pointed arches to open cathedrals...

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Main Authors: Charles, Victoria (Author), Carl, Klaus H. (Author)
Other Authors: Hacker, Andrea (Translator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Parkstone Press international, [2016]
Series:Art of century collection.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Gothic art finds its roots in the powerful architecture of the cathedrals of northern France. It is a medieval art movement that evolved throughout Europe for more than 200 years. Leaving curved Roman forms behind, the architects started using flying buttresses and pointed arches to open cathedrals to the daylight. A period of great economic and social change, the gothic era also saw the development of a new iconography celebrating the Holy Mary, in contrast to the fearful themes of dark Roman times. Full of rich changes in all the different arts (architecture, sculpture, painting, etc.), Gothi.
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781781602249
1781602247

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