This beautiful and groundbreaking book examines the use of sacred
geometry and cosmology in Gothic cathedral design. Renowned
geometer and lecturer Tom Bree demonstrates how medieval Master
Masons combined their knowledge of the practical building arts with
ancient cosmological knowledge to endow their constructions with
profound spiritual meaning. Wells Cathedral, the focus of this
book, was England's first Gothic cathedral, and its design
symbolises the soul's cosmic journey from Earth, through the
underworld and up into the heavens. Bree shows how the medieval
Christian fascination with the knowledge of the ancient world laid
the foundations for the more recent mythos involving the Templars,
Freemasonry and Pyramidology. Packed with rare illustrations and
original research unavailable anywhere else, this is a book to
study and treasure.
General
Imprint: |
The Squeeze Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Tom Bree
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Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
368 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-906069-21-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
Religious buildings
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LSN: |
1-906069-21-2 |
Barcode: |
9781906069216 |
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