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Precursors of aseismic design: The case of Achaemenid monumental architecture
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Motamedmanesh, M. |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The cloister at Norwich Cathedral has one of the most contested construction histories in English medieval architecture. Built in 1297–1430 under a succession of patrons and master masons, the cloister's complex building sequence has invited a wide range of interpretations by architectural historians. However, these discussions have rarely taken account of the two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry of the tierceron vaults above. A key exception to this is the work of Robert Willis (1800–75). This paper uses a variety of digital surveying and analytical methods to re-examine the concept of the middle plan and its potential as a tool for comparing forms and geometries in medieval vaulting. By considering the potential implications of the observations made for the building's construction sequence, the paper represents a comprehensive re-evaluation of the middle plan as a method for architectural study, suggesting new directions for research both for the cloister and construction history more generally. Book Name: History of Construction Cultures |
| Related Links | https://api.taylorfrancis.com/content/chapters/edit/download?identifierName=doi&identifierValue=10.1201/9781003173434-113&type=chapterpdf |
| DOI | 10.1201/9781003173434-113 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2021-07-08 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: History of Construction Cultures Architecture Building Architectural Surveying Cloister Vaulting Medieval Geometries Histories Dimensional Middle Plan |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
