Architecture of Medieval Churches - Theology of Love in Practice

Outgrowth of the author's thesis (Ph. D.--University of Otago) under the title: Influence on medieval church architecture of love for God: a theological approach.

Sommario

1 Introduction
2 The mind in love
3 The mirror of comprehension: the trivium
4. The mirror of instruction: the quadrivium
5 The mirror of contemplation: life in nature
6 Building in love

Info autore

John A. H. Lewis holds Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Auckland, and a PhD (Theology) from the University of Otago. He is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, and practised as an architect for thirty years before concentrating as an independent scholar on medieval studies in architecture, theology, and Dante Alighieri.

Riassunto

The Architecture of Medieval Churches investigates the impact of affective theology on architecture and artefacts, focusing on the Middle Ages as a period of high achievement of this synthesis.

Testo aggiuntivo

"The argument for the influence of love on medieval church architecture is exceptional in its originality, scope and development.
Given his premises, the argument from theology is of such importance that it is sure to force a rethinking of the influences on medieval church building, while suggesting modern application as well.
The discussion of the churches reflects an unusually proficient grasp of the architectural issues. Lewis makes a strong case for understanding Gothic churches as expressions of vernacular architecture—something that historicist focus on developing styles has mostly misunderstood.
This book will make a major contribution to the emerging field which one might call theology and the built environment."
William Dyrness, Professor of Theology & Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Lewis, John (Virginia Tech) Lewis, John A. H. Lewis, John A.H. Lewis, John A.h. (Gaps Arts Lewis, John A.H. (School of Education Lewis
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9781138636200
• ISBN: 978-1-138-63620-0
• Pagine: 262
• Serie: Routledge Research in Architecture; Routledge Research in Architecture
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General, RELIGION / Theology, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Religious, ARCHITECTURE / History / Medieval, The environment, History of Religion, Medieval History, History of Art, Social and cultural history, History of Architecture, Religious buildings, History and Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Theory of architecture, The arts: general topics