New Approaches to Medieval Architecture

Download or read book New Approaches to Medieval Architecture written by Robert Odell Bork and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to this book are among those at the forefront of the emergence of new critical perspectives and new technologies. Several of the essays present dramatic reinterpretations of canonical monuments; consider broader methodological issues such as the applications of geometry, workshop practice, and the shaping of historical narratives; and others demonstrate how high-tech scanning and visualization methods can enhance our understanding of construction methods and the behavior of buildings.