Early medieval architecture as bearer of meaning

Description:

"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.

subjects: Architectural Decoration and ornament,  Christian art and symbolism,  Medieval Architecture,  Medieval Decoration and ornament,  Symbolism in architecture,  European history: c 500 to c 1500,  c 1000 CE to c 1500,  c 500 CE to c 1000 CE,  Architecture,  History - General,  Architecture / General,  Architecture, Medieval,  Europe,  Medieval, 500-1500,  Decoration and ornament, medieval,  Architecture and state,  History,  Politics and government,  Decoration and ornament, architectural,  Political aspects

Places: Europe

Times: Medieval, 500-1500