Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space

Strachan, Gordon

ISBN 10: 0863153917 / ISBN 13: 9780863153914

Published by Floris Books (edition 1), 2003

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space
• Publisher: Floris Books (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863153917
• ISBN 13: 9780863153914
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder (Floris Books), explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral, and examines the influences on the medieval master builders.

Using Chartres as a starting point, Dr Strachan suggests that the origins of the Gothic style may lie in Islamic architecture. He goes on to consider how the experience of a particular architectural space affects us, and how sacred geometry works.

Beautifully illustrated, this is an inspiring and informative book for anyone interested in religious architecture and spirituality.

About the Author

Gordon Strachan (1934-2010) was a lecturer, church minister and independent thinker. He is the author of six books: The Pentecostal Theology of Edward Irving; Christ and the Cosmos (later republished as The Bible's Hidden Cosmology); Jesus the Master Builder; Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space; The Return of Merlin; and Prophets of Nature.