Medieval structure: the gothic vault [by] James H. Acland.

Main entry:

Acland, James H.

Title & Author:

Medieval structure: the gothic vault [by] James H. Acland.

Publication:

[Toronto] University of Toronto Press [1972]

Description:

viii, 254 pages illustrations 31 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-249).
Frame, mass, and shell. 1. Primative frame -- 2. Mass wall and corbel roof -- 3. Dome and shell -- 4. Barrel vault -- 5. Medieval timber frame -- France. 6. Folded shells -- 7. Ribbed vaults -- 8. Butresses -- England. 9. Tierceron vaults -- 10. Stellar vaults and lierne ribs -- 11. Flying ribs and fan vaults -- Central Europe. 12. Hall church and mesh vault -- 13. Curvilinear ribs: resurgence of the shell -- 14. Cellular vaults: elimination of the rib -- 15. Epilogue.

Resources:
French equivalent / Équivalent français

ISBN:

0802018866
9780802018861
0802002269 (Microfiche)
9780802002266
0317106511
9780317106510

Subject:

Architecture, Gothic.
Vaults (Architecture)
Architecture gothique.
Voûtes.
vaults (structural elements)
Gewölbe
Architecture, Medieval

Holdings:

Location: Library main 78879
Call No.: W1087; ID:84-B698
Status: Available

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