Sunday, September 16, 2012

Two Ceilings in Gloucester Abbey

Gloucester Abbey, now a Cathedral, where Edward II is (officially) buried, the crown giving no credence to reports that he survived his murder and lived on the continent for at least a decade. Above is the ceiling of the nave, in the mid-gothic style. Below, another ceiling in the decorated style.

We do many things better than medieval people, but ceilings is not one of them.

2 comments:

  1. When did we give up on fan vaulting and why? Also, where are the Cosmati pavements of yesteryear?

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  2. PS I just added you to my blogroll. :)

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