Romanesque Architecture: Design, Meaning and Metrology by Eric Fernie (English)

Description: Romanesque Architecture by Eric Fernie Professor Fernies research has done much to clarify the development of architecture in England and France from the Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian periods, through the Romanesque to the development of Gothic. Of particular interest has been his studies of architectural proportions and systems of length during this period. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Professor Fernies research has done much to clarify the development of architecture in England and France from the Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian periods, through the Romanesque to the development of Gothic. Of particular interest has been his studies of architectural proportions and systems of length during this period. This volume make available thirty studies published over the last twenty years on buildings as varied as the pre-Conquest Abbey at Westminster and the church of St Magnus at Egilsay. There are two studies on sculpture, and a number of studies on the St. Gall plan and architectural proportions in English churches. The author has contributed additional notes and an index. Author Biography Eric Fernie is Director Emeritus of The Courtauld Institute of Art, London. Table of Contents Introduction The History of Medieval Architecture from Carolingian to Romanesque Contrasts in the Methodology and Interpretation of Medieval Ecclesiastical Architecture Archaeology and Iconography: Recent Developments in the Study of English Medieval Architecture The Effect of the Conquest on Norman Architectural Patronage Early Church Architecture in Scotland Monographic Gothic Design Principles of Early Medieval Architecture as exemplified at Durham Cathedral The Church of St. Magnus, Egilsay The Responds and Dating of St. Botolphs, Hadstock Alexanders Frieze at Lincoln Minster Notes on the Sculpture of Modena Cathedral A Note on the Historiography of Tewkesbury Abbey The Romanesque Church of Waltham Abbey Enclosed Apses and Edwards Church at Westminister Reconstructing Edwards Abbey at Westminster The Use of Varied Nave Supports in Romanesque and Early Gothic Churches The Romanesque Piers of Norwich Cathedral The Spiral Piers of Durham Cathedral St. Anselms Crypt La fonction liturgique des piliers cantonnés dans la nef de la cathédrale de Laon The Proportions of the St Gall Plan The Plan of St Gall Observations on the Norman Plan of Ely Cathedral; The Grid System and the Design of the Norman Cathedral at Winchester Historical Metrology and Architectural History A Beginners Guide to the Study of Architectural Proportions and Systems of Length The Greek Metrological Relief in Oxford Anglo-Saxon Lengths: the Northern System the Perch and the Foot Anglo-Saxon Lengths and the Evidence of the Buildings Pegolottis Cloth Lengths Additional Notes Index Long Description Professor Fernies research has done much to clarify the development of architecture in England and France from the Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian periods, through the Romanesque to the development of Gothic. Of particular interest has been his studies of architectural proportions and systems of length during this period. This volume make available thirty studies published over the last twenty years on buildings as varied as the pre-Conquest Abbey at Westminster and the church of St Magnus at Egilsay. There are two studies on sculpture, and a number of studies on the St. Gall plan and architectural proportions in English churches. The author has contributed additional notes and an index. Details ISBN0907132898 Author Eric Fernie Short Title ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE Publisher Pindar Press Language English ISBN-10 0907132898 ISBN-13 9780907132899 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-12-31 DEWEY 723.4 UK Release Date 1995-12-31 Imprint Pindar Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 220 illus. AU Release Date 1995-12-31 NZ Release Date 1995-12-31 Pages 435 Subtitle Design, Meaning and Metrology Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136618532;

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