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Most of us are familiar with Freemasons as a secret organization. But they had their origins in masonic orders, or unions, often cited as originating in the 16th or 17th centuries. They used amazing mathematical formulae to calculate, design, and build those great cathedrals, of which Notre Dame is one. Did they use mathematics and where did they find the formulae that allowed them to achieve such monumental deeds?
Actually, I read "Pillars of the Earth", (Ken Follet). They make a lot about the proportions of a proper cathedral.Most of us are familiar with Freemasons as a secret organization. But they had their origins in masonic orders, or unions, often cited as originating in the 16th or 17th centuries. They used amazing mathematical formulae to calculate, design, and build those great cathedrals, of which Notre Dame is one. Did they use mathematics and where did they find the formulae that allowed them to achieve such monumental deeds?
Yes, they used proportions and ratios from the Bible. I saw the PBS show too.
I stand corrected. Thanks.The Masons are not a secret society.They are a society with secrets.
Actually, I read "Pillars of the Earth", (Ken Follet). They make a lot about the proportions of a proper cathedral.Most of us are familiar with Freemasons as a secret organization. But they had their origins in masonic orders, or unions, often cited as originating in the 16th or 17th centuries. They used amazing mathematical formulae to calculate, design, and build those great cathedrals, of which Notre Dame is one. Did they use mathematics and where did they find the formulae that allowed them to achieve such monumental deeds?
Yes, they used proportions and ratios from the Bible. I saw the PBS show too.
I'll see if I can find it. The great cathedrals are attracting lots of interest since Notre Dame burned.Actually, I read "Pillars of the Earth", (Ken Follet). They make a lot about the proportions of a proper cathedral.Most of us are familiar with Freemasons as a secret organization. But they had their origins in masonic orders, or unions, often cited as originating in the 16th or 17th centuries. They used amazing mathematical formulae to calculate, design, and build those great cathedrals, of which Notre Dame is one. Did they use mathematics and where did they find the formulae that allowed them to achieve such monumental deeds?
Yes, they used proportions and ratios from the Bible. I saw the PBS show too.
Good book.
This was just on last week. It was really good. Building the Great Cathedrals
That bears further investigation, too.There is an excellent series by a retired West Point instructor that gets into the mathematics of the great cathedrals. I have a copy here somewhere - just can't find it right now. A little websearching might turn it up for those who are interested. I believe it's available at many public libraries at no cost; the series sold for $100 or more when I bought it several years ago. I could make a case that Ely Cathedral in The UK is the best of the lot.....
They also had secret plans for sprinkler systems but lacked the plumbing.
I'll see if I can find it. The great cathedrals are attracting lots of interest since Notre Dame burned.Actually, I read "Pillars of the Earth", (Ken Follet). They make a lot about the proportions of a proper cathedral.Most of us are familiar with Freemasons as a secret organization. But they had their origins in masonic orders, or unions, often cited as originating in the 16th or 17th centuries. They used amazing mathematical formulae to calculate, design, and build those great cathedrals, of which Notre Dame is one. Did they use mathematics and where did they find the formulae that allowed them to achieve such monumental deeds?
Yes, they used proportions and ratios from the Bible. I saw the PBS show too.
Good book.
This was just on last week. It was really good. Building the Great Cathedrals
Are the proportions outlined in the Bible? Do you happen to know which passages?
That bears further investigation, too.
I have always been fascinated by architecture and particularly the great, Renaissance and Medieval structures. Amazing what people did with some pretty primitive "innovations".
They also had secret plans for sprinkler systems but lacked the plumbing.
They should have brought in some fellars from the Aqueduct Union...
Done. Thanks.That bears further investigation, too.
I have always been fascinated by architecture and particularly the great, Renaissance and Medieval structures. Amazing what people did with some pretty primitive "innovations".
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Thanks for the book suggestion. And I have always liked Alan Parsons Project.
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Can be found in the fiction section of fine bookstores everywhere....
