Romanesque Architecture In Italy, France And Germany

By Ernest H. Short

Book Overview

""Romanesque Architecture In Italy, France And Germany"" by Ernest H. Short is a comprehensive guide to the architectural style of the Romanesque period in three European countries. The book explores the origins and development of Romanesque architecture, including its distinctive features such as rounded arches, barrel vaults, and decorative arcading. The author examines the historical and cultural context in which Romanesque architecture emerged, highlighting the influence of medieval Christianity on its design and construction. The book also includes detailed descriptions and analyses of notable Romanesque structures in Italy, France, and Germany, including churches, monasteries, and castles. Through a combination of photographs, illustrations, and detailed text, Short provides readers with a thorough understanding of the Romanesque architectural style and its significance in the history of European architecture. This book is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the art and architecture of the Middle Ages.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Religious Architecture, by Ernest H. Short. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076613573X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162867191
• ISBN13: 9781162867199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"