Titus Burckhardt

Description of the themes of the great doorways and rose windows covers virtually the whole Christian story.

Chartres and the Birth of the Cathedral

Christopher McCaffery

Impressive short history of Christian worship up until the construction of Notre-Dame de Chartres. Close attention to theological significance of building styles; more engaging than most art or architectural writing I've read. Extensively researched with a wide variety of often obscure sourcing. Burckhardt's other books look engrossing too. One can only wish for better or more relevant illustrations, though the ones choosen are beautiful.

Chartres and the Birth of the Cathedral

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