St Vitus Cathedral at Prague CastleAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 12 September 2017
Description
St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle is one of the symbols of the Czech statehood; it is the coronation and burial site of Bohemian kings and to this day is a leading Christian cathedral, a residence of archbishops, the venue for state ceremonies and, last but not least, a much sought-after tourist attraction. St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, the first English-language book on this iconic structure, presents the cathedral's history, inseparably linked to the history of the Czech lands. The authors present the circumstances of the cathedral's foundating by Charles IV in the fourteenth century and the progression of the construction, including later alterations and additions. The book focuses particularly on a detailed description of the sculpted and artistic decoration and significant monuments including St Wenceslaus' Chapel and the burial site of Bohemian kings. The text, set in the broader context of the developments of European architecture, is richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, historical images, reconstructions, and plans.
You may also like ...
by
Hardback
12 Sep 2017
History of art
€66.11
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
27 Apr 2023
Childrens, Teenage and Educational
€7.14
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Hardback
14 Feb 2023
The arts: general topics
€64.35
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
by
Paperback
31 May 2021
Politics and government
€46.79
Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Reviews