The Sainte-Chapelle and the Construction of Sacral Monarchy : Royal Architecture in Thirteenth-Century Paris
This book offers a novel perspective on one of the most important monuments of French Gothic architecture, the Sainte-Chapelle.
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| Format: | E-Book |
| Sprache: | English |
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New York : Cambridge University Press,
2014
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| Schlagworte: | Architecture, High Gothic ; France ; Paris France ; Kings and rulers ; Religious aspects Louis ; IX ; King of France ; 1214-1270 ; Art patronage Paris (France) ; Buildings, structures, etc Sainte-Chapelle (Paris, France) Sovereignty ; Religious aspects ; Christianity Symbolism in architecture ; France ; Paris Electronic books |
| Umfang: | 1 online resource (322 pages) |
| Zusammenfassung: | This book offers a novel perspective on one of the most important monuments of French Gothic architecture, the Sainte-Chapelle. Cover -- Half-title -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Dedication -- Table of contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Approach and Orientation -- Beyond the Building: Reception, Space, and History -- Chapter Outline -- 1 The Making of a Royal City -- 1.1 The Urban Power Structure and the Architectural Programs of Philip Augustus -- 1.2 Demographics and the Urban Transformation -- 1.3 The New Look of Paris: The Rayonnant City -- 2 The Sainte-Chapelle -- 2.1 Architecture and Aesthetics -- 2.2 Proportions and Dimensions -- 2.3 Sculptural Decoration -- 2.4 The Royal Chapel and Rayonnant Architecture -- 2.5 The Sainte-Chapelle and Amiens -- 3 The Architecture of Sacral Kingship -- 3.1 Distant Kin: Imperial and Royal Reliquary Chapels beyond France -- 3.2 Capetian Palatine Chapels and the Sanctuaries of the Palais de la Cité -- 3.3 Saint-Germain en Laye -- 3.4 Local Sources: The Bishop's Chapel and Ecclesiastical Architecture -- 3.5 The Representation of Royal Sanctity -- 4 Private, Public, and the Promotion of the Cult of Kings -- 4.1 The Design of the Palais de la Cité -- 4.2 Indulgences and Liturgy -- 4.3 Setting the Stage: The Lower and Upper Chapels -- The Lower Chapel -- The Upper Chapel -- 4.4 The Chapel in the City: Processions and Public Display -- 4.5 The Liturgy of the Crown of Thorns and the Cult of Kings -- 4.6 Royal Sovereignty -- 5 Louis' Later Patronage in Paris -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 Who Devised the Sainte-Chapelle? -- Appendix 2 The Donjons of Philip Augustus -- Appendix 3 Dates and Documents -- The Documents -- Privileges Granted to the Sainte-Chapelle -- Indulgences Granted to the Sainte-Chapelle -- Episcopal Bull (October 2, 1244, Paris) -- First Foundation of the Sainte-Chapelle (January, 1246, Paris) -- Papal Bull (November 6, 1246, Lateran) -- Papal Bull (November 6, 1246, Lyon). |
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| Beschreibung: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (322 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781139958691 1139958690 9781107025578 1107025575 |