Notre-Dame De Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris

Set between the two arms of the river Seine, the lle de la Cite offers the passerby one of the most beautiful jewels of the French capital, and one of Europe's masterpieces of Gothic architecture: the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris.After recounting the events linking Notre-Dame to the city of Paris, author Alain Erlande-Brandenburg explains how the city, which Clovis made his capital in the sixth century, acquired an ancient cathedral that was rebuilt beginning in the twelfth century. The history of the cathedral's construction, as well as its restoration in the nineteenth century, is recounted in detail in this exhaustive study. Particular attention is also devoted to the building's abundant sculpture, especially the moving remnants of the twelfth- and thirteenth-century programs now preserved in the Musee de Cluny.From Library JournalAbradale strikes again with another beautiful volume at a more reasonable price. Published at $75 in 1997, this is both an architectural and historical/social portrait of the great Parisian cathedral. The text is buttressed with numerous illustrations as well as simply stunning photographs by noted architectural photographer Caroline Rose. This offers a rich history with tremendous browse appeal. If this volume's original price was too prohibitive, now's the time to buy.Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.From the PublisherThe cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the jewels of the French capital and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. This, the most detailed and lavishly illustrated book on the cathedral available in English, beautifully evokes the awe-inspiring monument that attracts countless visitors from around the world. 262 illustrations, 138 in full color, 256 pages, 10 3/4 x 14"About the AuthorAlain Erlande-Brandenburg is chief curator of the Musee de Cluny and the Musee d'Ecouen, director of studies at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes, adjunct director of the Musees de France, and professor at the Ecole des Chartes.