Isbn: 9780061154294 - universe of stone: a biography of chartres cathedral (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. "A lively, open-ended study of the building of Chartres Cathedral. . . . Ball puts the fun back in medieval scholasticism." --Los Angeles Times Chartres Cathedral, south of Paris, is revered as one of the most beautiful and profound works of art in the Western canon. But what did it mean to those who constructed it in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries--and why was it built at such immense height and with such glorious play of light, in the soaring manner we now call Gothic? In this eminently fascinating work, author Philip Ball makes sense of the visual and emotional power of Chartres and brilliantly explores how its construction--and the creation of other Gothic cathedrals--represented a profound and dramatic shift in the way medieval thinkers perceived their relationship with their world. Beautifully illustrated and written, filled with astonishing insight, Universe of Stone embeds the magnificent cathedral in the culture of the twelfth century--its schools of philosophy and science, its trades and technologies, its politics and religious debates--enabling us to view this ancient architectural marvel with fresh eyes. &nbsp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. First edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. First edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 322 pp., Remainder mark lower edge. Illustrated (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. Pages unmarked. Dust jacket glossy. Binding square & firm. Clean & bright. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($27.95 price intact). Published by Harper, 2008. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in silver. Book is like new; Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. There is light toning on the page ends. Previous owner name/date on flyleaf. 322 pages. ISBN: 9780061154294. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Binding sound, text unmarked. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Dustwrapper unclipped and unfaded. page edges toned. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition (US). No ownership marks. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: 322pp., many colour and b/w illustrations. No ownership marks. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. Cloth/dust jacket Octavo. black papered boards, gilt lettering, dust jacket, 322 pp, edges slightly yellowed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.