Ad Quadratum: The Practical Application of Geometry in Medieval Architecture

ISBN-13: 9780754619604 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 296 str.

Wu, Nancy Y.

Opis

The AVISTA studies in the history of science, technology and art series aims to promote cross-disciplinary objectives. This particular volume focuses on the medieval uses of geometry, with sacred architecture and designs providing a rich source of examples for study.

Recenzje

'This collection of papers is one of the greatest possible interest for those who wish to study (or question?) the use of geometry in medieval design... for those who are fascinated by this emerging discipline and who want to follow the analysis of great European buildings Ad Quadratum [is] essential reading.' Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association Journal Review 'Eric Fernie's excellent introduction to the anthology offers insightful guidelines that any researcher investigating medieval building design should follow.' CAA Reviews

Spis treści

Contents: Preface, William W. Clark and Nancy Wu; Introduction, Eric C. Fernie; Geometry on a Carolingian wall, Warren Sanderson; A proposal for constructing the plan and elevation of a Romanesque church using three measures, Marie-Thérèse Zenner; Measure and proportion in Romanesque architecture, James Addiss; A schematic plan for Norwich Cathedral, Nigel Hiscock; The plan of Saint-Quentin: pentagon and square in the genesis of high Gothic design, Ellen M. Shortell; The hand of the mind: the ground plan of Reims as a case study, Nancy Y. Wu; Reconciling the feet at Beauvais and Amiens Cathedrals, Stephen Murray; On the drawing board: plans of the Clermont Cathedral terrace, Michael T. Davis; Geometry studies: the blind tracery in the western chapels of Narbonne Cathedral, Vivian Paul; The Church of St George of the Latins in Famagusta: a case study on medieval metrology and design techniques, Alpay Özdural; Geometry and scenography in the late Gothic choir of Metz Cathedral, Robert Bork; Index.

O autorze

Nancy Y. Wu