A French Gothic church that showcased the virtuosity of craftsmen
while sustaining a traditional style of architecture.
In the wake of the Hundred Years' War, Northern Europe saw a
reordering of financial, political, and social institutions and
with it a change in architectural style. The church of Saint-Maclou
in Rouen, which is the most celebrated example of Late Gothic
building in France, reflects a society that sought social order in
the past while redefining new roles for individuals.
Its profuse ornamentation and sophisticated design established
Saint-Maclou as the consummate expression of High Gothic discipline
made exuberant by the excesses of Late Gothic craft. The
retrospective elements of its style reflect the mood of
conservative patrons, while its display of craftsmanship indicates
the increasing value placed on individual expression. Linda Neagley
now looks at how this particular parish came to build the church,
offering a series of interpretive essays that explore its
sociopolitical, artisanal, and cultural contexts.
Neagley first examines written sources to document the church's
construction and articulate the design theory of architect Pierre
Robin. She then focuses on those who were affected by or
contributed to the construction, examining the motives of patrons,
architect, craftsmen, clergy, and community members. Neagley
reconsiders the architectural language of Robin against the
backdrop of other structures in Paris and Normandy, and she also
examines the cultural values of late medieval craftsmen that
contributed to the character of Late Gothic architecture in general
and Saint-Maclou in particular
Disciplined Exuberance provides a wealth of
previouslyunpublished documentary evidence concerning building in
fifteenth-century Rouen and Paris and applies computer-based
methodology to design analysis. It offers a new criterion for
examining French Flamboyant architecture and a new appreciation for
this important monument.
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