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Title: Cathedral : The Story of Its Construction by David Macaulay ISBN: 0-395-31668-5 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 26 October, 1981 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A fascinating way to learn more about architecture
Comment: I began reading David Macaulay's books when I was about eight or nine years old. But his style is so addictive, it's really ideal for all ages. In addition to "Cathedral," he has similar books entitled "Castle," "Pyramid," "City" and more.
"Cathedral" introduces a fictional 12th century French village named Chutreaux, whose church was destroyed when it was struck by lightning. The citizens decide to have a new one built, which will be the largest, tallest and widest in the world. And this is where the story begins.
Like Macaulay's other books, it describes in great detail the process involved in the planning and construction of such a structure. In addition to the informative, entertaining text, nearly every page is filled with massive, detailed illustrations. Although the town and cathedral of Chutreaux is fictional, it is typical of its respective time.
Reading this book, you will find yourself immersed in the lives of Chutreaux's citizens, not to mention trying to grasp the enormity of the construction project (since it takes nearly a century to complete, those who started the project will not live to see it finished).
All of Macaulay's books in this series are fascinating. But this is my favorite.
Rating: 5
Summary: Chapeau Monsieur David Macaulay!
Comment: We bought two copies of this book. One for us, and one as a present for appreciation month of our pastor. We may even buy one more for a Christmas present! The author did not bind the book to the Catholic religion. It can be read an enjoyed by everybody. I read this book for the first time in 1988 and I always felt it was very detailed and as close to the truth as possible. Being (born) French and raised in France I lived by this type of cathedrals all my life. The writer was able to keep the mood of the medieval times as well as keeping it enjoyable and modern enough that even our American children (11 and 13 year old) love this book. People who have visited European (French) cathedrals can feel even more in this book the effort accomplished during the construction of a cathedral by medieval people. This book is good for children and for adults. This book is better understood if you traveled in France. From Provence in the South of France to the beaches of Bretagne you will find cathedrals that can fit the description of the building process described in this book. Great family entertainment but it is also a very good introduction to medieval buildings! Chapeau Monsieur David Macaulay! from A French expatriated now American citizen :O) living in Gurley Alabama Webmaster of the Gurley Community & Town History web site
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful introduction to architecture and the Middle Ages
Comment: Having just finished a great book called "Great Cathedrals", filled with 400 pages of jaw-dropping photographs, I kept wondering how in the world they could have built such marvelous edifices with rudimentary implements over 800 years ago. David Macaulay's "Cathedral" is a book ostensibly written for children but which will fascinate readers of all ages. In scarcely 80 pages, Macaulay takes us back in time to the year 1252 in the fictional French village of Chutreaux where the people decide to build the "longest, widest, highest and most beautiful cathedral in all of France" for the glory of God. Macaulay's text is minimal, but his exquisite black and white line drawings say it all: the step-by-step stages in the building's construction, the craftsmen and the tools they used, and the dedication that kept this project going for 80 years until its completion. We feel a sense of awe at the dedication of the original architects and craftsmen and builders who knew that they would be long dead before the cathedral was finally finished. Macaulay's glossary at the end of the book helps us to understand the major elements of the Gothic cathedral, and his cross-sections and diagrams provide clear illustration of just how the cathedral rose from its foundations. At the end of this volume, we share the awe and pride the townspeople felt at having shared a goal for over 80 years and making it a reality. Macaulay's "Cathedral" is a marvelous creation in more ways than one.
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Title: Castle by David MacAulay ISBN: 0395329205 Publisher: Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 25 October, 1982 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David MacAulay ISBN: 0395349222 Publisher: Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 24 October, 1983 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Pyramid by David MacAulay ISBN: 0395321212 Publisher: Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 26 April, 1982 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Mosque by David MacAulay ISBN: 0618240349 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Underground by David MacAulay ISBN: 0395340659 Publisher: Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 23 March, 1983 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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