The Sculptural Programs of Chartres Cathedral: Christ, Mary, Ecclesia

by Adolf Katzenellenbogen

Great book on the Gothic Cathedral at Chartres France and the carved stone sculpture on the building. Over 60 black and white illustrations / photographs of the cathedral, architectural details, sculpture, figures, doorways, jambs, tympanum programs. Includes notes and bibliography.

Genres: Art, History, Art History

232 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1959

Reviews

[Richard Legault · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a 3 stop virtual tour of the sculpture of Chartres Cathedral, this would be stop #2, after Houvet.

[Stacey Wittig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well organized with detailed author's notes. The photos were more helpful than in similar scholarly studies. I will take copies of the photos with me on my next visit to Chartres Cathedral.