Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space

In this ground-breaking new work, Gordon Strachan explores the magnificent structure of Chartres Cathedral and its influences on the medieval master builders. Using Chartres as a starting point, Dr. Strachan shows how the origins of the Gothic style—the pointed arch—may lie in Islamic architecture. He goes on to a fascinating and detailed consideration of how a particular architectural space affects us, and how sacred geometry creates sacred space.

About the author:
Gordon Strachan teaches in the Department of Architecture at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Jesus the Master Builder (Floris Books, 1998).