A detailed and lively account of the great European cathedrals of the 11th to the 16th centuries, this illustrated volume tells how those at Chartres, Strasbourg, Milan and elsewhere came to be built. Francois Icher explains how bishops and wealthy patrons funded these projects and chose the architects and master builders, and how teams of craftsmen were assembled and brought to the site. Working conditions, daily schedules, contracts, the apprentice system and specific jobs performed by stone-cutters, masons, sculptors, ...
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A detailed and lively account of the great European cathedrals of the 11th to the 16th centuries, this illustrated volume tells how those at Chartres, Strasbourg, Milan and elsewhere came to be built. Francois Icher explains how bishops and wealthy patrons funded these projects and chose the architects and master builders, and how teams of craftsmen were assembled and brought to the site. Working conditions, daily schedules, contracts, the apprentice system and specific jobs performed by stone-cutters, masons, sculptors, roofers and makers of stained glass are all described and set in historical and economic context.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. Size: 9x0x12; Harry N. Abrams, Inc.; New York, 1998. Hardcover. Near Fine, light blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, tight binding, interior and extremities tidy, small abrasion to buckram rear board, trace sunning to page margins/text block edges, some small dents bottom board edges, mild shelf wear, in a Near Fine, minimal handling/scuff marks, mild sunning to spine/flap margins and verso, Dust wrapper. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 200pp., bibliography, indexed, color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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