The Gothic Cathedral: Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order

by Otto von Simson

Second Edition, Revised - Origins of Gothic Architecture and the Medieval Concept of Order - Trade Paperback with 275 pgs. 45 black/white plates and 9 Text Figures. Gothic Design and the Medieval Concept of Order, The Birth of the Gothic, The Consummation. "Dr. von Simson has placed every lover of Gothic architecture in his debt by this deeply illuminating study. Only the scholar will apprecialte it thoroughness, but, like the Gothic cahtedral itself, it will appeal to many besides the specialist. The format and numerous plates are worthy of the text." The Times (London)

278 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1965

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[Cintia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book managed to make it into my dissertation.