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Farm Houses, Manor Houses, Minor Chateaux and Small Churches From the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Centuries in Normandy, Brittany and Other Parts of France (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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From the first beginnings of the Middle Ages in the last quarter of the X century; the grand style in architecture develops side by side with the minor style, as, under the new social conditions, must have been the case. Great abbeys, cathedrals, castles, reveal themselves, growing ever more complex and gigantic, but art is no longer the possession of a favoured few, it is now the heritage of all, and for one great monument there are scores of little churches, minor priories, small castles, with somewhat later, town houses, chapels, farms, manors and Chateaux in ever-increasing numbers and infallible charm. To build up a philosophy of Medieval art and a science of Gothic architecture on the foundations of only such strue tures as the abbeys of Caen, the cathedrals of Chartres, Notre Dame, Rheims, Amiens, Beauvais, to the total ignoring of the work and the people as a whole, is absurd, for the art of Medievalism was essen tially a communal art and to a degree never approached before. It was not the product of a few highly trained specialists expressing their own idiosyncracies, but the spontaneous and instinctive art of a whole people, or rather of groups of people acting under a common impulse, in accordance with varying conditions, to a common end.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282998802
- ISBN 13 9780282998806
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages227
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of architectural design and construction during the medieval and renaissance periods in Europe, highlighting the often-overlooked importance of small-scale architecture. The author argues that by examining these lesser-known works, we gain a more comprehensive understanding of society, culture, and aesthetics during those times. The book delves into the architectural details and social significance of farmhouses, manors, chateaux, and small churches, revealing the profound beauty and artistry that characterized these structures despite their modest size. Through a captivating exploration of historical documents, the author challenges the prevailing focus on grand monuments, offering fresh insights into the true nature of medieval and renaissance architecture and its enduring relevance to our understanding of human creativity and the built environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282998806_0
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