Medieval architecture comprises more than the traditional image of Gothic cathedrals and the castles of chivalry. A great variety of buildings testifies to the diverse communities and interests in western Europe in the centuries between 1150 and 1550.

A unique study of medieval architecture, which treats the subject thematically. It looks at construction methods, patronage, and function, as well as the symbolic meanings represented in the architecture. It also offers information on architecture in Spain and central Europe