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Chartres Cathedral, of all the great medieval churches, has survived into the 21st century almost intact, not only architecturally but with its vast iconographic programme in 12th and 13th century stained glass and sculpture. Malcolm Miller's illuminating text is supported by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington's stunning photographs. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British and French history, heritage and travel. Contents: Plan of the windows of Chartres Cathedral -- The History of the Chartres Cathedral: Chartres from Roman Times Until 1194 -- 1194-1260: The Gothic Cathedral -- The Donors' Windows -- Chartres Cathedral Since 1260 -- Architechture -- The 12th Century: Sculpture -- The Royal Portal -- Glass -- The Jesse Window -- The Incarnation Window -- The Passion and Resurrection Window -- The Blue Virgin Window -- The 13th Century: Sculpture -- The North Proch -- Glass -- The North Rose Window -- The Symbolic Window of the Redemption -- The Joseph Window -- The Noah Window -- The john the Divine Window -- The Mary Magdalene Window -- The Good Samaritan and Adam and Eve Window -- The Assumption Window -- The Life of Mary Window -- The Zodiac Signs Window -- The Charlemagne Window -- The Parable of the Prodigal Son Window -- The Upper Storey Windows -- Sculpture -- The South Porch -- Glass -- The West Rose Window -- The South Rose Window -- The Heavenly Jerusalem --

For hundreds of years, the makers of stained glass windows have enriched and beautified cathedrals and churches across Europe. This magnificent heritage, a feast of glorious colour, lives on as an inspiration to both admirers and craftsmen.

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Die Kathedrale von Chartres ist eines der großen Denkmäler der mittelalterlichen Kunst und eine spektakuläre Attraktion für Besucher dieser schönen Stadt. Ihre Altstadt ist ebenso faszinierend. Der schöne Pitkin-Guide zeigt alles, was es zu sehen gibt, und wird von atemberaubenden Fotografien von Sonia Halliday und Laura Lushington unterstützt.

See below for alternative languages for this title Chartres Cathedral's medieval stained glass is one of the great monuments to medieval art, a spectacular attraction for visitors to this beautiful city. This guidebook provides a superb introduction to the medieval masterpieces of Chartres Cathedral, indicating where to find the most important features and explaining the significance of what can be seen. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel. French - Click Here German - Click Here