Chartres (Paperback)

Gordon Strachan

ISBN 10: 0863153917 / ISBN 13: 9780863153914

Published by Floris Books, Edinburgh, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. Gordon Strachan, author of the highly acclaimed Jesus the Master Builder (Floris Books, 1998), is back with a ground-breaking new work. In this book he 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 in a large format, this is an inspiring and informative book for anyone interested in religious architecture and spirituality. How does the experience of an architectural space affect us? What were the medieval master builders striving to achieve in the structure of Chartres Cathedral? This book explores the sacred geometry of Chartres and suggests that the origins of the gothic style may lie in Islamic architecture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chartres (Paperback)
• Publisher: Floris Books, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863153917
• ISBN 13: 9780863153914
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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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.