Chartres - Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space

Informationen zum Autor Gordon Strachan (1934-2010) was a lecturer, church minister and independent thinker. He is the author of six books: The Pentecostal Theology of Edward Irving; Christ and the Cosmos (later republished as The Bible's Hidden Cosmology); Jesus the Master Builder; Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space; The Return of Merlin; and Prophets of Nature. Klappentext Explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral, suggesting its origins lie in Islamic architecture. Zusammenfassung Explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral, suggesting its origins lie in Islamic architecture. Also explores how a particular building or space affects us spiritually. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction1. The Islamic Origin of the Pointed Arch2. Abbot Suger and the Historical Debate3. St Bernard and the Early Gothic Plan4. Of Cubes and Ka?aba5. The Plan of Chartres6. Dionysius the Areopagite and the Unknown God7. St Denis, Chartres and the Darkness of GodEndnotes & Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Gordon Strachan, Dr. Gordon Strachan, Gordon Strachan
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.05.2003
• EAN: 9780863153914
• ISBN: 978-0-86315-391-4
• No. of pages: 112
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / General, ARCHITECTURE / Criticism, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Religious, Mind, Body, Spirit, Religious buildings, Theory of architecture, Architecture: religious buildings