Author: Alain Erlande-Brandenburg
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810928121
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Tells the story of the birth of the building trades as represented in the Gothic cathedrals and castles erected in medieval western Europe, discussing the development of the tools and techniques that enabled them to be built.
Discoveries: Cathedrals and Castles
Author: Alain Erlande-Brandenburg
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810928121
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Tells the story of the birth of the building trades as represented in the Gothic cathedrals and castles erected in medieval western Europe, discussing the development of the tools and techniques that enabled them to be built.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810928121
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Tells the story of the birth of the building trades as represented in the Gothic cathedrals and castles erected in medieval western Europe, discussing the development of the tools and techniques that enabled them to be built.
The Cathedral of St. Vitus at Prague Castle
Author: Jan Royt
Publisher: Karolinum Press, Charles University
ISBN: 9788024631295
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
St Vitus' Cathedral in Prague Castle is one of the symbols of the Czech statehood; it is the coronation and burial site of Bohemian kings and it has remained a leading Christian cathedral, the residence of archbishops, the venue for state ceremonies and, last but not least, a much sought-after tourist attraction. This book by renowned experts presents the history of the cathedral, inseparably linked to the history of the Czech Lands, in chronological order. This traditional exposition focusing on history and art history is based on the results of archaeological research as well as on preserved historical documents. The scholars present the circumstances of the cathedral's foundation by Charles IV in the 14th century, the progression of the construction, including later alterations and additions. The focus of their exposition lies in a detailed description of the sculpted and artistic decoration, significant monuments (St Wenceslaus' Chapel containing the crown jewels, the building's foundations, and the burial site of Bohemian kings). The text, set in a the broader context of the developments of European architecture, is richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, historical images, reconstructions and plans.
Publisher: Karolinum Press, Charles University
ISBN: 9788024631295
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
St Vitus' Cathedral in Prague Castle is one of the symbols of the Czech statehood; it is the coronation and burial site of Bohemian kings and it has remained a leading Christian cathedral, the residence of archbishops, the venue for state ceremonies and, last but not least, a much sought-after tourist attraction. This book by renowned experts presents the history of the cathedral, inseparably linked to the history of the Czech Lands, in chronological order. This traditional exposition focusing on history and art history is based on the results of archaeological research as well as on preserved historical documents. The scholars present the circumstances of the cathedral's foundation by Charles IV in the 14th century, the progression of the construction, including later alterations and additions. The focus of their exposition lies in a detailed description of the sculpted and artistic decoration, significant monuments (St Wenceslaus' Chapel containing the crown jewels, the building's foundations, and the burial site of Bohemian kings). The text, set in a the broader context of the developments of European architecture, is richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, historical images, reconstructions and plans.
Castle
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395329207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395329207
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.
Cathedral
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395316689
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395316689
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth.
Built to Last
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054750568X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A nomad fashion's a home that’s meant to be built and rebuilt. A family tears down an old house and erects a new one in its place. Even the Eiffel Tower wasn’t meant to be anything more than temporary. As humans, we don’t always build things to endure the test of time. Built to Last brings together the award-winning author and artist David Macaulay’s creative, exacting thinking about buildings and designs that were crafted with a strength of structure and purpose that defy the everyday: Castle, Cathedral, and Mosque. This gorgeous volume includes newly researched information about each building and how it was built. And, for the first time ever, the Caldecott Honor–winning Castle and Cathedral appear in full color—with stunning new drawings that enrich the reader’s understanding of these structures, and capture intriguing new perspectives and details. Just as the buildings themselves were created to last, our interest in the structures themselves, the people who created them, and the purposes for which they were made endures as well. This impeccably researched volume—a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in architecture—celebrates this spirit of endurance and serves as a reminder that building well and leaving something of consequence behind, whether a building, a design, or an idea, is still of the utmost importance.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054750568X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
A nomad fashion's a home that’s meant to be built and rebuilt. A family tears down an old house and erects a new one in its place. Even the Eiffel Tower wasn’t meant to be anything more than temporary. As humans, we don’t always build things to endure the test of time. Built to Last brings together the award-winning author and artist David Macaulay’s creative, exacting thinking about buildings and designs that were crafted with a strength of structure and purpose that defy the everyday: Castle, Cathedral, and Mosque. This gorgeous volume includes newly researched information about each building and how it was built. And, for the first time ever, the Caldecott Honor–winning Castle and Cathedral appear in full color—with stunning new drawings that enrich the reader’s understanding of these structures, and capture intriguing new perspectives and details. Just as the buildings themselves were created to last, our interest in the structures themselves, the people who created them, and the purposes for which they were made endures as well. This impeccably researched volume—a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in architecture—celebrates this spirit of endurance and serves as a reminder that building well and leaving something of consequence behind, whether a building, a design, or an idea, is still of the utmost importance.
Chillingham
Author: Edited by: Paul Bahn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781555224
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Chillingham-its location not only contributed some of the best archaeology in Northumberland but also a herd of wild white cattle unique in the history of the natural world, immortalised in songs, books, poems, and art. Chillingham castle with its famous and infamous inhabitants have combined to make this an interesting and fascinating tale.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781555224
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Chillingham-its location not only contributed some of the best archaeology in Northumberland but also a herd of wild white cattle unique in the history of the natural world, immortalised in songs, books, poems, and art. Chillingham castle with its famous and infamous inhabitants have combined to make this an interesting and fascinating tale.
City, Castle, Cathedral
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of imaginary Roman cities for the people who lived within them during the years between 300 BC and 150 AD, of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales, and of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginiary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth-century.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of imaginary Roman cities for the people who lived within them during the years between 300 BC and 150 AD, of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales, and of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginiary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth-century.
Building the Book Cathedral
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547562144
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
It has been twenty-six years since the publication of CATHEDRAL. David Macaulay's first book, CATHEDRAL, introduced readers around the world to his unique gift for presenting architecture and technology in simple terms, and for demystifying even the most complex of concepts. CATHEDRAL received a Caldecott Honor Medal and is now considered a classic. BUILDING THE BOOK CATHEDRAL includes the content of CATHEDRAL in its entirety. Here Macaulay traces the evolution of his creative process in "building" that first book, from the initial concept to the finished drawings. He introduces the basic elements of structure and sequence and explains why one angle of a drawing may be better for conveying an idea than another. He describes how perspective, scale, and contrast can be used to connect a reader with concepts, and how placement of a picture on a page can make a difference in the way information is communicated. Building the Book Cathedral provides an opportunity to examine Macaulay's unique problem-solving skills as he looks back over two and a half decades at the book that launched his distinguished career.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547562144
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
It has been twenty-six years since the publication of CATHEDRAL. David Macaulay's first book, CATHEDRAL, introduced readers around the world to his unique gift for presenting architecture and technology in simple terms, and for demystifying even the most complex of concepts. CATHEDRAL received a Caldecott Honor Medal and is now considered a classic. BUILDING THE BOOK CATHEDRAL includes the content of CATHEDRAL in its entirety. Here Macaulay traces the evolution of his creative process in "building" that first book, from the initial concept to the finished drawings. He introduces the basic elements of structure and sequence and explains why one angle of a drawing may be better for conveying an idea than another. He describes how perspective, scale, and contrast can be used to connect a reader with concepts, and how placement of a picture on a page can make a difference in the way information is communicated. Building the Book Cathedral provides an opportunity to examine Macaulay's unique problem-solving skills as he looks back over two and a half decades at the book that launched his distinguished career.
The Haunted Cathedral
Author: Antony Barone Kolenc
Publisher: Loyola Press
ISBN: 0829448136
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An ill-fated journey, a long-lost uncle, and a mysterious cathedral mark the next chapter in the life of Xan, an orphan in search of his destiny. For a year, he has lived in the care of Benedictine monks at Harwood Abbey. Now he learns that he has an uncle, said to live in the far-off city of Lincoln. Will Xan survive the trip alongside the prisoner Carlo and his cruel guards? Will he find Uncle William? And why is Xan drawn to the spirit that haunts Lincoln Cathedral—could a ghost reconnect Xan with his dead parents? Join Xan and his friends to solve the mystery of The Haunted Cathedral.
Publisher: Loyola Press
ISBN: 0829448136
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An ill-fated journey, a long-lost uncle, and a mysterious cathedral mark the next chapter in the life of Xan, an orphan in search of his destiny. For a year, he has lived in the care of Benedictine monks at Harwood Abbey. Now he learns that he has an uncle, said to live in the far-off city of Lincoln. Will Xan survive the trip alongside the prisoner Carlo and his cruel guards? Will he find Uncle William? And why is Xan drawn to the spirit that haunts Lincoln Cathedral—could a ghost reconnect Xan with his dead parents? Join Xan and his friends to solve the mystery of The Haunted Cathedral.
Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress
Author: Mojang Ab
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1524797391
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress. Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages. This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Lost Journals Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft for Beginners
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1524797391
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Have you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress. Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages. This ebook is best viewed on a color device with a larger screen. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Lost Journals Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming Minecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park Adventure Minecraft for Beginners