Arts of the Medieval Cathedrals: Studies on Architecture, Stained Glass and Sculpture in Honor of Anne Prache ed. by Kathleen Nolan, Dany Sandron

A collection of thirteen essays, published in Arts of the Medieval Cathedrals: Studies on Architecture, Stained Glass and Sculpture in Honor of Anne Prache, presents groundbreaking insights into Gothic art and architecture. The volume, edited by Kathleen Nolan and Dany Sandron, integrates historical and archaeological evidence with new technologies to analyze the design, decoration, and functions of medieval cathedrals, including Reims Cathedral. Key contributions include Walter Berry's re-examination of Reims Cathedral's building chronology using 1990s excavation data, Michael T. Davis's analysis of Guillebert de Mets's fifteenth-century description of Paris, and Ellen M. Shortell's study on the choir of Saint-Quentin. The essays also explore stained glass programs, such as Sylvie Balcon-Berry's reconstruction of Reims Cathedral's destroyed windows, and sculpture, including William W. Clark's examination of the radiating chapels' exterior program. By applying geometric analysis and interdisciplinary approaches, the volume advances the understanding of Gothic architectural integration and workshop practices.

Sullivan, A. I. (2018). Arts of the Medieval Cathedrals: Studies on Architecture, Stained Glass and Sculpture in Honor of Anne Prache ed. by Kathleen Nolan, Dany Sandron. Parergon, 35(1), 188–189. https://doi.org/10.1353/pgn.2018.0037