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Overview"Belief in the Heavenly nature of geometrical forms has existed since prehistoric times, but only now, in these pages, can we see and understand how this belief inspired the design of a great religious building. Without mathematical complexities, but in simple language and with many clarifying illustrations, the author demonstrates the geometrical constructions that the great architects of Canterbury Cathedral devised to bring the geometry of their building into harmony with that of the Universe, and with the geometries of their predecessors. The secret but simple means that they must have used to transfer plans to scale from parchment to building site is also brought to light, as is the geometry and remarkable history of the Cathedral's superb ""marble pavement: ." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Colin Joseph DudleyPublisher: Xlibris Imprint: Xlibris Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.422kg ISBN: 9781450060219ISBN 10: 1450060218 Pages: 180 Publication Date: 19 April 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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