The Gothic Image
| Author | : Emile Male |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 752 |
| Release | : 2018-02-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780429972447 |
| ISBN-13 | : 042997244X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (44X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gothic Image by : Emile Male
Download or read book The Gothic Image written by Emile Male and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emile Male's book aids understanding of medieval art and medieval symbolism, and of the vision of the world which presided over the building of the French cathedrals. It looks at French religious art in the Middle Ages, its forms, and especially the Eastern sources of sculptural iconography used in the cathedrals of France. Fully illustrated with many footnotes it acts as a useful guide for the student of Western culture.
