Title: Early medieval architecture as bearer of meaning /
Authors: Bandmann, Günter.; Wallis, Kendall.
Publisher: Columbia University Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Architecture, Medieval.; Symbolism in architecture Europe.; Christian art and symbolism; Decoration and ornament, Architectural Europe.; Decoration and ornament, Medieval.; Architecture, Medieval Political aspects Europe.; Architecture and state Europe History; Europe Politics and government
Abstract: "First published in Germany in 1951, and now finally available in English, Gunter Bandmann's classic Early Architecture as Bearer of Meaning has had a tremendous influence on architectural and medieval historians. Breaking away from the positivistic approaches dominant at the time, Bandmann moved beyond purely aesthetic interpretations to consider the religious, political, and sociological factors that shaped the development and reception of medieval architecture." "Looking at a range of buildings and churches throughout Europe and offering detailed analyses, Bandmann discusses sources for structural elements and forms and follows their development, combinations, flowerings, and fading."--Jacket.