A Gothic Sermon - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Gothic Sermon write by Stephen Murray. This book was released on 2004-11-01. A Gothic Sermon available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In this groundbreaking work, Stephen Murray seizes a rare opportunity to explore the relationship between verbal and visual culture by presenting a sermon that may have been preached during the second half of the thirteenth century in or near the cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens, whose sculptural program was completed at about the same time. In addition to providing a complete transcription and translation of the text, Murray examines the historical context of the sermon and draws comparisons between its underlying structure and the Gothic portals of the cathedral. In the sermon, as in the cathedral, he finds a powerful motivational mechanism that invites the repentant sinner to enter into a new contract with the Virgin Mary. The correlation between elements of the sermon's text and the sculptural components of the cathedral leads to an exploration of the socioeconomic conditions in Picardy at the time and a vivid sketch of how the cathedral and its images were used by ordinary people. The author finds parallels in the rhetorical tools used in the sermon, on the one hand, and stylistic and compositional tools used in the sculpture, on the other. In addition to providing a fascinating and cogent consideration of medieval beliefs about salvation and redemption, this book also lays the groundwork for a long overdue examination of the performative and textual in relationship to sculpture.
The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather
The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather write by Anonymous. This book was released on 2020-03-16. The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a feather available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In 'The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a Feather' by Anonymous, readers are immersed in a captivating tale that explores the intricacies of human nature and the complexities of morality. The book is written in a gothic style, filled with suspense, supernatural elements, and moral dilemmas that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set in a quaint English village, the story follows Parson Church as he grapples with his inner demons and faces off against the devil himself. The richly detailed descriptions and vivid imagery make for a truly immersive reading experience, reminiscent of classic gothic literature.Anonymous, a mysterious figure who chooses to remain unknown, brings a unique perspective to the genre with 'The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a Feather'. The author's anonymity adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, inviting readers to ponder the motivations behind the story and the deeper meanings hidden within its pages. Whether Anonymous is a seasoned writer experimenting with a new style or a newcomer making their debut, one thing is certain - their storytelling prowess is unmatched. I highly recommend 'The Devil and Parson Church; or, Birds of a Feather' to any fan of gothic literature or anyone looking for a thought-provoking read that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Notre-Dame of Amiens
Notre-Dame of Amiens - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Notre-Dame of Amiens write by Stephen Murray. This book was released on 2020-12-22. Notre-Dame of Amiens available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Notre-Dame of Amiens is one of the great Gothic cathedrals. Its construction began in 1220, and artistic production in the Gothic mode lasted well into the sixteenth century. In this magisterial chronicle, Stephen Murray invites readers to see the cathedral as more than just a thing of the past: it is a living document of medieval Christian society that endures in our own time. Murray tells the cathedral’s story from the overlapping perspectives of the social groups connected to it, exploring the ways that the layfolk who visit the cathedral occasionally, the clergy who use it daily, and the artisans who created it have interacted with the building over the centuries. He considers the cycles of human activity around the cathedral and shows how groups of makers and users have been inextricably intertwined in collaboration and, occasionally, conflict. The book travels around and through the spaces of the cathedral, allowing us to re-create similar passages by our medieval predecessors. Murray reveals the many worlds of the cathedral and brings them together in the architectural triumph of its central space. A beautifully illustrated account of a grand, historically and religiously important building from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of time periods, this book offers readers a memorable tour of Notre-Dame of Amiens that celebrates the cathedral’s eight hundredth anniversary. Notre-Dame of Amiens is enhanced by high-resolution images, liturgical music, and animations embedded in an innovative website.
The Gothic Screen
The Gothic Screen - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Gothic Screen write by Jacqueline E. Jung. This book was released on 2013. The Gothic Screen available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book reveals how Gothic choir screens, through both their architecture and sculpture, were vital vehicles of communication and shapers of community within the Christian church.
Plotting Gothic
Plotting Gothic - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Plotting Gothic write by Stephen Murray. This book was released on 2014. Plotting Gothic available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "Three eyewitnesses of Gothic. Villard de Honnecourt: ymagier and interlocutor ; Possessing Villard ; The role of the interlocutor in the Villard enterprise ; Animating the artifact ; Animating the beholder ; Controlling the artifact ; Conclusion: deceit and desire in the Villard enterprise ; Gervase of Canterbury: cronicus and logistics man ; Storytelling ; Mnemonics: remembering the old ; The means of production: controlling the new ; Old and new reconciled ; Apocryphal storytelling: a building that "speaks" ; Conclusion: signs, miracles, and illusionism ; Suger, abbot of S-Denis, and the rhetoric of persuasion: manipulating reality and producing meaning ; Rhetorical structure of de consecratione: manipulated dialectic ; Production of the text: from oral to written ; Making connections ; Production of the new church, production of salvation ; Apocryphal stories ; Conclusion: the abbot who spoke the building -- Staking out the plot. Interlocutor and monument ; Material contexts: the means of production ; How on earth did they do that? ; Economic means ; Reading the signs: construction history ; The production of meaning ; Similitude to nature; local roots ; Similitude to other buildings ; Modernism and reason ; An image of heaven ; Conclusion -- Animating the plot. Picturing the three agents of construction ; The cathedral as object of desire ; Triangulating desire ; The gap between vision and realization ; Compression and expansion: plotting ; My desire ; Conclusion: Gothic plots' synchronic, diachronic, and spatial."
