Project Gutenberg 2010-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 72 Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock 1867 1936 Sherrill, Charles H. (Hitchcock) 08000856 Stained Glass Tours in France E-text prepared by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Stained Glass Tours in France" by Charles Hitchcock Sherrill is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide focused on exploring and appreciating the beauty of stained glass windows across various cathedrals and churches in France. Sherrill aims not only to direct readers to notable examples of stained glass but also to evoke an appreciation for this art form, particularly through the lens of historical and architectural significance. At the start of this guide, the author sets the stage for a unique exploration of stained glass, emphasizing its allure and significance in French cathedrals, particularly the thirteenth century. Sherrill reflects on his journey through France, describing how stained glass transformed ordinary light into a kaleidoscope of color within sacred spaces. By using Paris's Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame as starting points, he establishes a framework for future explorations, inviting readers to engage with various regions and epochs of stained glass art, while also sharing insights on viewing techniques to enhance their experience. The introduction suggests a delightful blend of practical touring advice and artistic appreciation, making it an enticing read for art lovers and travelers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Description and travel Architecture -- France Glass painting and staining -- France Churches -- France NK Text Browsing: Architecture Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Travel & Geography 432697 432518 2024-09-14T13:35:11.968653 2023-09-15T08:21:06.272125 text/html text/html 434286 2010-12-28T15:18:05 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1230376 2010-12-28T15:21:21 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1447664 2024-09-14T13:35:19.719603 application/epub+zip 1451493 2024-09-14T13:35:14.056641 application/epub+zip 225874 2024-09-14T13:35:12.831682 application/epub+zip 1655472 2024-09-14T13:35:24.091608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1621695 2024-09-14T13:35:18.801605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398006 2022-09-16T04:59:35.441555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386066 386001 2024-09-14T13:35:11.257688 2023-09-15T08:21:05.480076 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 385750 2010-12-28T15:15:59 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 141398 2010-12-28T15:15:59 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 385780 2010-12-28T15:15:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141276 2010-12-28T15:15:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20795 2024-09-14T13:35:24.351593 application/rdf+xml 17150 2024-09-14T13:35:13.214648 image/jpeg 4118 2024-09-14T13:35:13.021642 image/jpeg 1296234 2024-09-14T13:35:12.096648 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog