Architecture of Silence
David [photographs] with text by Terryl N. Kinder Heald
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Architecture of Silence
by David [photographs] with text by Terryl N. Kinder Heald
Published
2000
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Pages
151
ISBN-13
9780930407513
ISBN-10
0930407512
Description
"Cistercian architecture draws together the fundamentals of masonry and geometry to create a harmony of stone and light, of uncluttered interior volumes and modest external masses. The buildings and ruins that remain today are immensely, almost unspeakably refined. Upon entering le Thoronet or Senanque, Fontenay or Silvacane, one is deeply touched by the quality of the silence and the light. Free by design of distracting details, these are places of recollection, of concentration, of serenity.". "David Heald's luminous photographs provide an extraordinary record of exploration through more than a decade of periodic visits to Cistercian places throughout France. He puts before us not just views by moments - moments when light enters a space or falls on an exterior in ways that illuminate and reveal. His evocative photographs offer loving witness to the bare brilliance, power, and subtlety of early Cistercian architecture.". "The text by Terryl N. Kinder offers a concise introduction to the history and milieu of the early Cistercians and the forces that created this architecture. Her discussion of the Rule of Saint Benedict and its meaning for the Cistercians, both ancient and contemporary, provides a foundation for understanding these buildings that is informed by the most recent scholarship and archaeological research."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Maîtres d'œvre et tailleurs de pierre des cathédrales
Dictionnaire raisonné de l'architecture française du XIe au XVIe siècle
La cathédrale vivante
Architecture and order
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This edition of Architecture of Silence has approximately 151 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Architecture of Silence typically takes between 3h 9m and 2h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,750 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Architecture of Silence?
Architecture of Silence was written by David [photographs] with text by Terryl N. Kinder Heald.
When was Architecture of Silence published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.