Main entry:

Götze, Heinz.

Title & Author:

Castel del Monte : geometric marvel of the Middle Ages / Heinz Götze ; [translated by Mary Schäfer].

Edition:

Expanded English ed.

Publication:

Munich ; New York : Prestel, ©1998.

Description:

237 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Notes:
Translation of the third German ed. published 1991.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
I. Introduction -- II. Lines of Development of Hohenstaufen Architecture. 1. Early History. 2. Castel Maniace. 3. Augusta. 4. Castel Ursino. 5. Lucera. 6. The Gate to the Bridge of Capua. 7. Caserta Vecchia. 8. Prato. 9. Termoli. 10. Enna. 11. Osterlant / R. Spehr. 12. Castel del Monte -- III. The Language of Forms in Hohenstaufen Architecture -- IV. Castel del Monte: Design and Construction. 1. The Octagon. 2. The Eight-pointed Star. 3. The Ground-plan Design: General Remarks. 4. The Geometric Structure of the Plan. 5. The Geometric Construction and Measurements. 6. Spandrel Formation -- V. The Geometric System and Its Realization -- VI. Provenance of the Plan -- VII. Interpretation.

Summary:

In the south of Italy stands one of the most beautiful and fascinating castles of the Middle Ages, commissioned by the brilliant Emperor Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty. Castel del Monte is unique in the history of art and architecture, and the mystery surrounding its function and meaning has inspired the most varied theories, most of which are based on speculation rather than solid analysis. Heinz Gotze presents an in-depth study of this enigmatic structure and explores its singularity in the history of art and architecture. This illustrated book presents the reader with insights into the bastion's structure while exploring the cultural influences common to the entire Mediterranean region, including that of medieval Arabic geometry, and the effect these factors had on the conception and construction of Castel del Monte.

ISBN:

3791319302 (acid-free paper)
9783791319308 (acid-free paper)

Subject:

Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1194-1250 Homes and haunts Italy Puglia.
Frederick II Holy Roman Emperor, 1194-1250 Homes and haunts Italy Puglia.
Frédéric II, empereur du Saint Empire romain germanique, 1194-1250 Résidences et lieux familiers Italie Puglia.
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1194-1250
Fréderic II (empereur germanique ; 1194-1250) Résidences et lieux familiers Italie Pouilles.
Castello del Monte (Italy)
Castel del Monte.
Castello del Monte (Italie)
Architecture, Romanesque Italy Puglia.
Buildings, Octagonal Italy Puglia.
Architecture romane Italie Puglia.
Constructions octogonales Italie Puglia.
Architecture romane Italie Pouilles.
Constructions octogonales Italie Pouilles.
Architecture, Romanesque
Buildings, Octagonal
Homes
Vestingwerken.
Middeleeuwen.
Bouwkunst.
Castles Italy Puglia.
Italy Puglia
Castel del Monte (Italie)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 201112
Call No.: NA7756.C3 G6 1998
Status: Available