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LoC No.: 15025961

Title: Mediaeval Church Vaulting

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Mediaeval Church Vaulting" by Clarence Ward is a monograph on architectural techniques written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work examines the structural elements of vaulting found in mediaeval churches, specifically during the Gothic period. The book discusses the evolution of vaulting methods, their influence on building design, and how these systems correlate with the lighting and aesthetics of ecclesiastical architecture. The opening of the book introduces the subject by highlighting the significance of vaulting in the context of mediaeval architecture. It emphasizes that understanding the various forms of vaulting is essential for comprehending the overall structure of medieval churches, as these constructions replaced wooden roofs with masonry vaults to withstand fire hazards. Ward presents a systematic outline of different vaulting types, their historical origins, and their relationship with other architectural features, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of how these techniques shaped church design throughout the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ward, Clarence, 1884-1973

EBook No.: 50873

Published: Jan 7, 2016

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture

Subject: Architecture, Medieval

Subject: Vaults (Architecture)

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15025961

Title: Mediaeval Church Vaulting

Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Mediaeval Church Vaulting" by Clarence Ward is a monograph on architectural techniques written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work examines the structural elements of vaulting found in mediaeval churches, specifically during the Gothic period. The book discusses the evolution of vaulting methods, their influence on building design, and how these systems correlate with the lighting and aesthetics of ecclesiastical architecture. The opening of the book introduces the subject by highlighting the significance of vaulting in the context of mediaeval architecture. It emphasizes that understanding the various forms of vaulting is essential for comprehending the overall structure of medieval churches, as these constructions replaced wooden roofs with masonry vaults to withstand fire hazards. Ward presents a systematic outline of different vaulting types, their historical origins, and their relationship with other architectural features, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of how these techniques shaped church design throughout the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ward, Clarence, 1884-1973

EBook No.: 50873

Published: Jan 7, 2016

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture

Subject: Architecture, Medieval

Subject: Vaults (Architecture)

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.