The Voices of the Cathedral: Tales in Stone and Legends in Glass

By Sartell Prentice

Book Overview

""The Voices of the Cathedral: Tales in Stone and Legends in Glass"" is a book written by Prentice Sartell that explores the history, architecture, and symbolism of cathedrals through the stories and legends that are embedded in their stones and stained glass windows. The book takes readers on a journey through the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, from the soaring spires of Notre Dame in Paris to the intricate carvings of Chartres Cathedral in France. Along the way, Sartell delves into the meanings behind the intricate sculptures, the hidden symbolism in the stained glass windows, and the myths and legends that have grown up around these magnificent structures. Drawing on a wealth of historical and artistic sources, ""The Voices of the Cathedral"" is a fascinating exploration of the spiritual and cultural significance of these timeless works of art.1938. Illustrated with 84 photographs. The cathedrals of Europe were designed, by those who built them, as open books of stone and glass. Prentice states that it was the purpose of both priest and artist that all the people, lettered or unlearned, should be taught wisdom by the church's art. If, then, we are confused by them, they would be even more perplexed by us, by our inability to understand the things that even the peasant and the child once knew. In this volume, Dr. Prentice presents an engrossing revelation of the carved, glazed and pictured wisdom of the mediaeval world, as those evidences have survived into our own day. More than that, he has provided an illuminating analysis of the wit and pathos, conscious and unconscious, which distinguished the Gothic centuries through which Western Culture passed. This is a delightful volume linking art and history together in a way that brings new clarity and significance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 116273194X
• ISBN13: 9781162731940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"