The Romanesque Architecture Of Western Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Germany And England is a comprehensive guide to the architectural style that dominated Western Europe from the 9th to the 12th century. Written by Ralph Warner Hammett, an expert in the field, the book covers the key features of Romanesque architecture, including its use of rounded arches, barrel vaults, and decorative elements such as sculptural reliefs and ornate capitals.The book is organized by country, with each section providing an overview of the ...
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The Romanesque Architecture Of Western Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Germany And England is a comprehensive guide to the architectural style that dominated Western Europe from the 9th to the 12th century. Written by Ralph Warner Hammett, an expert in the field, the book covers the key features of Romanesque architecture, including its use of rounded arches, barrel vaults, and decorative elements such as sculptural reliefs and ornate capitals.The book is organized by country, with each section providing an overview of the Romanesque architecture found in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and England. Within each section, Hammett details the key buildings and structures that exemplify the style, including churches, monasteries, and castles.In addition to providing a detailed analysis of the architectural features of Romanesque buildings, Hammett also explores the historical and cultural context in which they were created. He discusses the role of the church in commissioning these buildings, as well as the influence of regional styles and traditions.The Romanesque Architecture Of Western Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Germany And England is illustrated with over 300 photographs, drawings, and plans, providing readers with a visual understanding of the style. The book is aimed at both scholars and general readers interested in the history of architecture and European culture.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.
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