My atheism cannot hold back the joy I feel about architecture of a godly nature. Though I wish it were not so, their ancient greed has given us some of the most beautiful things to look at. Their intrinsic need for affirmation, as they bribe the heathens in with their gothic style, makes them appear...
Good solid reasource for Gothic architecture.Superb introduction. Toman outlines the intellectuals, political, and social pressures in play during the development of Gothic art and architecture in particular. On one hand there is Abelard, Suger, and St. Bernard battling theology representing the int...
Fantastic overview of European architecture. Beautifully illustrated. Clearly explained.My sister bought this for me on my last birthday, and it's gorgeous. A superduper coffee table book for those times TV is boring but the brain wants pictures, not just text.