L'Architecture Gothique by Édouard Corroyer

Description

L’Architecture Gothique by Édouard Corroyer is a scholarly treatise on Gothic architecture written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the development and characteristics of Gothic architecture, particularly focusing on its origins, key architectural elements, and historical significance across different types of structures, such as religious, civil, and military buildings. The author aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the term Gothic and to trace its evolution from Romanesque architecture through detailed analysis and historical context. The beginning of L’Architecture Gothique introduces readers to the notion of Gothic architecture, discussing the term’s origins and the architectural advancements it represents from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Corroyer highlights that the term Gothic is a misnomer historically associated with barbarism, and he argues for its rightful place as a representation of a sophisticated architectural period that emerged distinctly from French regions. He elaborates on the significance of specific architectural elements such as the ogive (arched support) and the buttress, explaining their contributions to structural integrity and aesthetics in the monumental churches and cathedrals of the time, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various architectural styles and techniques that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)