{"product_id":"9788419524843","title":"NOTRE-DAME","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNotre-Dame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this short but intense essay, Joris-Karl Huysmans examines Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris with a critical and passionate gaze. Far from uncritical admiration, the author unfolds a personal analysis of the state of religious architecture, denouncing the 19th-century restorations that, in his view, distorted the building's medieval essence. The reader will find a highly valuable literary reflection that combines artistic erudition with incisive prose, offering a unique perspective on one of France's most iconic monuments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoris-Karl Huysmans, a key figure of French Decadentism, addresses his particular vision of Notre-Dame Cathedral in this work. The text focuses on a detailed critique of the architectural interventions carried out during the 19th century, especially those conducted by Viollet-le-Duc. Huysmans maintains that modern repairs and additions have disfigured the original character and stylistic purity of the Gothic temple. Through precise and often scathing language, the author not only describes the architectural elements but also reflects on lost spiritual symbolism and artistic authenticity, offering a literary testimony that transcends a simple travel guide to become a meditation on art and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of 19th-century architectural restoration and its impact on medieval heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolism lost in religious architecture and its relationship with spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of sacred art in the face of modern and academic interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe subjective gaze of the artist and writer as a tool for heritage analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in art history, Gothic architecture, and cultural heritage. It will also be of great interest to those who appreciate 19th-century French essay literature and Huysmans' work, as well as those seeking a critical and well-documented perspective on Notre-Dame Cathedral beyond tourist or conventional views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented and polemical vision of the historical restorations of a universal monument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA short but dense text, ideal for thoughtful reading in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to access the prose of a master of French Decadentism in its original language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that invites one to question authenticity in the conservation of artistic heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Joris-Karl Huysmans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Art History \/ Art and Design Styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Casimiro en francés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 79 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French-language edition from Casimiro recovers a minor but significant text by Huysmans, offering specialists and enthusiasts direct access to his critical gaze. Its brevity does not diminish the depth of an analysis that remains relevant for understanding the debate on heritage conservation. Recommended reading for those who wish to confront the idealized image of Notre-Dame with a more nuanced and literary vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407380472155,"sku":"9788419524843","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952484.jpg?v=1781853915","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524843","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}