roger stalley early medieval architecture

Written with style and humour, the lively text includes many quotations from ancient sources, providing a fascinating insight into the way that medieval buildings were created, and in the process enlivening study of this period. Symbolic meanings associated with architecture are also thoroughly investigated. Ranging from Gotland to Apulia, the richness and variety of European architecture is explored in terms of the social and religious aspirations of the time. In addition to analysing the language of the Romanesque, the book examines the engineering achievements of the builders, and clearly how the great monuments of the age were designed and constructed.

By avoiding the traditional emphasis on chronological development, Roger Stalley provides a radically new approach to the subject, exploring issues and themes rather than sequences and dates.

The early Middle Ages witnessed many innovations in European architecture. Major architectural innovations were made during this time including the medieval castle, the church spire, and the monastic cloister. Books by Roger Stalley Early Medieval Architecture 9780192842237 OUP Oxford. Oxford History of Art WESTERN ART Archaic and Classical Greek Art Robin Osborne. The early middle ages were an exciting period in the history of European architecture, culminating in the development of the Romanesque style. Roger Stalley (Author of Early Medieval Architecture) Roger Stalley is the author of Early Medieval Architecture (3.91 avg rating, 95 ratings, 6 reviews, published 1999), Irish High Crosses (4.33 avg rating. Oxford History of Art Early Medieval Architecture Roger Stalley OXFORD.

Roger stalley early medieval architecture