chartres cathedral

Book Details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton and Company
• Author: Robert Branner
• Language: English
• Published Year: 1969
• ISBN: Not Provided
• Pages: 278
• Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm
• Condition: Used – Good (117 illustrations and 4 text figures; book is in good condition)
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

Chartres Cathedral: With Source Material and Selected Critical Writings by Robert Branner is a comprehensive study of one of the greatest monuments of Gothic architecture. The book combines Branner’s analytical essay with historical documents, literary sources, and selected critical writings from art-historical scholarship. Through detailed discussion, the author examines the cathedral’s architectural design, sculpture, and iconography.

Featuring more than 100 illustrations along with text figures, the book provides both visual and scholarly insight into the artistic and historical importance of Chartres Cathedral. This volume is an excellent resource for students of art history, architecture enthusiasts, and readers interested in Gothic architecture and medieval heritage.