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Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space Book

Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder (Floris Books) explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral, and examines the influences on the medieval master builders.Using Chartres as a starting point, Dr Strachan suggests that the origins of the Gothic style may lie in Islamic architecture. He goes on to consider how the experience of a particular architectural space affects us, and how sacred geometry works.Beautifully illustrated, this is an inspiring and informative book for anyone interested in religious architecture and spirituality.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    Chartres Cathedral continues to attract thousands of pilgrims after over seven hundred years. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, believes it is because of a unique combination of the earth energies of the ancient site...

  • ASDA

    Explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral suggesting its origins lie in Islamic architecture. The study also explores how a particular building or space affects us spiritually.

  • Product Description

    In this ground-breaking new work, Gordon Strachan explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral and its influences on the medieval master builders. Using Chartres as a starting point, Dr. Strachan shows how the origins of the Gothic style?the pointed arch?may lie in Islamic architecture. He goes on to a fascinating and detailed consideration of how a particular architectural space affects us, and how sacred geometry creates sacred space.

    Beautifully illustrated in a large format, this is an inspiring and informative book for anyone interested in religious architecture and spirituality.

  • 0863153917
  • 9780863153914
  • Gordon Strachan
  • 22 May 2003
  • Floris Books
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 111
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