Ad quadratum;
a study of the geometrical bases of classic & medieval religious architecture, with special reference to their application in the restoration of the cathedral of Nidaros (Throndhjem) Norway,
by Fredrik Macody Lund; profusely illustrated by plans, sections, views and details of notable temples, churches, cathedrals & other buildings in Greece, Italy, Germany, Denmark, France, England & Norway.

Description

Main Author

Lund, Fredrik Macody, 1863-1943.

Language(s)

English

Published

London, B. T. Batsford, 1921.

Subjects

Trondhjem. > Trondhjem. / Cathedral.
Architecture > Architecture / Composition, proportion, etc.
Cathedrals > Cathedrals / Europe.
Church architecture > Church architecture / Europe.

Note

"Rules of religious architecture were a secret science in the middle ages, just as they were in classic times ... Through this secrecy, the rules became forgotten ... It is this forgotten science which we have discovered, and which we develop in this work."--p. xxii.
"Printed by order of the Norwegian Parliament."

Physical Description

xxiv, 385 p. illus., 6 pl., diagrs. and portfolio of xxx (i. e. 32) pl. (part fold.; incl. plans) 32 cm.

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