Learning on ScreenGothic Cathedral, The: A Landmark in Engineering
- Synopsis
- Compares the structure of the Gothic cathedral with earlier structures of Egypt, Greece and Rome, identifying the constituent elements and discussing the contribution made by each to the stability of the cathedral. A section deals with the management of the medieval construction site and the problems of maintenance. The programme was shot on location at Ely Cathedral.
- Series
- British History Videotape Series, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
- Year of production
- 1986
- Availability
- Sale; 1997 sale: £14.95 (+VAT +p&p)
- Uses
- A-level students of architecture, schools of architecture, possible use in schools and general studies classes. Extra-mural introductory courses.*
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Keywords
- buildings; cathedrals; churches; Gothic style
Credits
- Director
- Colin Grimshaw
- Producer
- Denis Smith; Kathleen Burk
- Writer
- Denis Smith
- Cast
Denis Smith
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
World Microfilms
- Contact
- Stephen Albert
- microworld@ndirect.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.microworld.uk.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7586 4499
- Fax
- 020 7722 1068
- Address
- PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD - Notes
- World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.
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