Chronicles the history of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and sculpture throughout France, focusing in particular on ecclesiastical structures, paintings, manuscripts, and stained glass, while putting each landmark in its historical setting. (view table of contents)

A travel book, a meditation on geology, photography, Romanesque art and the romance of physical decline, 'The Slow Breath of Stone' throws a mirror on Europe of the Middle Ages and its hold on us today.

Product Description: Although the tomb of the apostle St. James the Great is located in Spain, it was in France that the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela became most popular during the 11th and 12 centuries. Four main routes traverse the country before they merge in the Pyrenees to form the Camino Francés...read more