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David Macaulay’s Cathedral explains and shows the construction of a Gothic cathedral during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The time span is idealized, since most cathedrals took...
Apr 1, 2012 · Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most...
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His first book, Cathedral (1973), was a history, extensively illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, of the construction of a fictitious but representative Gothic cathedral.
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Apr 12, 2021 · Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century. Originally published in 1973. Caldecott Honor book.
Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects.
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Jan 1, 1973 · For those not aware, a church/cathedral is named after a saint and they retain some fragment of that saint's body, perhaps in the sacristy or some other holy place. Through tight text and awesome drawings, youngsters and adults can learn about the construction of a cathedral.
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Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay’s imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux remains a touchstone for budding architects as well as those interested in medieval history. Journey back to a...
