{"product_id":"the-substance-of-gothic-cram-ralph-adams-9781023627689","title":"The Substance of Gothic","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The Substance of Gothic” by Ralph Adams Cram explores the essence and significance of Gothic architecture. Originally published in 1917, this work delves into the historical, artistic, and spiritual dimensions of the Gothic style. Cram, a renowned architect and advocate of Gothic Revival, elucidates the principles that define Gothic architecture and its enduring influence on Western culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book examines the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Gothic design, revealing how its soaring heights and intricate details reflect a profound spiritual aspiration. Cram's insightful analysis offers a compelling vision of Gothic as a powerful expression of faith and artistic vision. For architects, historians, and anyone captivated by the beauty and mystique of Gothic cathedrals, this book provides a valuable perspective on one of the most significant movements in architectural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cram Ralph Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102362768X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023627689\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hutson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.47d","brand":"Cram Ralph Adams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474453086463,"sku":"9781023627689","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1598d78a-2ce4-4792-8c78-aabae2edcdad.jpg?v=1762316832","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-substance-of-gothic-cram-ralph-adams-9781023627689","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}