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The Construction of Gothic Cathedrals: A Study of Medieval Vault Erection | 
 enlarge | Author: J Fitchen
Publisher: Chicago University Press
Category: Book
List Price: £10.00
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 161247
Media: Paperback
Edition: Phoenix ed
Pages: 364
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0226252035
Dewey Decimal Number: 726.5143
EAN: 9780226252032
ASIN: 0226252035
Publication Date: May 8, 1997
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A very good description of medieval building techniques July 31, 1999
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
In this book, originally published in 1961, John Fitchen describes and explains the falsework (i.e. scaffolding) that was used to build Gothic Cathedrals. The main focus is on the construction and use of the centering (which is the formwork used to build arcs and vaults). The chapters: 1. Sources of information - 2. Constructional means - 3. Medieval types of vaulting - 4. Gothic formwork - 5. Gothic centering - 6. Erection of rib vaulting without formwork. The text is clearly written and accompanied by excellent drawings, a very good glossary and an extensive bibliography. For everyone interested in medieval building techniques this book is a must.
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