Architecture - Buildings - Religious

Housed in the Hermitage Museum along with other institutes, libraries, and museums in Russia and the republics of the former Soviet Union are some of the most magnif icent treasures of Persian Art. For the most part, many of these works have been lost,...

Indulge your senses and awaken your creativity with the exquisite "Beautiful Bells" coloring book! Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of nature as you bring to life an enchanting world of delicate bells and graceful flowers through the power of color. Each page is...

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Gloucester: A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature....

Bell'S Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster And Christchurch Priory: A Short History Of Their Foundation And Description Of Their Buildings This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an...

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Rochester: A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature....

The Waldensian Church completes the perimeter on the north-east side of Piazza Cavour, (dominated to the south by the monumental Palace of Justice). The church was built between 1910 and 1913 in the new neighbourhood of Prati di Castello to house church premises and...

Roland Morant's book on the medieval monastic buildings of Lincolnshire fills a significant gap in books about the surviving monastic buildings in Lincolnshire and includes information relating to all parts of the county in a single volume. It is illustrated with numerous photographs, illustrations,...

Comprehensive description and history of the major medieval church at Edington, Wiltshire, England, and of its sponsor, William of Edington, bishop of Winchester. The church is architecturally important because its fabric spans the 14th-century transition from Decorated to Perpendicular style. It is celebrated for...

While Suffolk is justly famed for its historic churches, the gravestones and churchyard memorials surrounding these are often overlooked or ignored. This book presents the first coherent historical survey of Suffolk gravestones from the Middle Ages onwards, describing their development and explaining the symbolism...

Brecon Cathedral has had a tremendous impact on the spiritual life of many people. Not many know the figures behind most of the plaques. They are significant in that they are a compilation of Brecon's history. Many of them are Welsh, but some more...

A general history of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Campbellford, Ontario, from 1846 to 2016.Author: St Mary's ParishISBN-10: 1460009029ISBN-13: 9781460009024Publisher: Guardian BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/22/2017Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d

Discover the intricate artistry of ecclesiastical woodworking with Francis Bond's "Wood Carvings in English Churches: I. Stalls and Tabernacle Work. II. Bishop's Thrones and Chancel Chairs." This meticulously detailed study explores the rich history and craftsmanship of wood carvings found within English churches, focusing...

Housed in the Hermitage Museum along with other institutes, libraries, and museums in Russia and the republics of the former Soviet Union are some of the most magnificent treasures of Persian Art. For the most part, many of these works have been lost, but...

This historical document preserves the speeches delivered at the laying of the foundation stone for the Keble College Chapel at Oxford University on St. Mark's Day, 1873. Featuring addresses by Edward Stuart Talbot, Warden of Keble College, and the Earl Beauchamp (Frederick Lygon), the...

Cathedrals and Churches: Adult Coloring Book Vol.2 Cathedral Sketches for Coloring This Coloring Book is a part of Wonderful Cathedrals and Churches Around The World Series This collection of Beautiful Cathedrals and Churches around the world will captivate and excite all adult Colorists. This...

Originally published in 1947. This early works is a comprehensive and detailed look at the subject, and will appeal to Architects and Students alike. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

""A Guide to the Town of Berne, Now the Capital of Switzerland and the Seat of the Federal Government: Comprising Its Chronicles, Antiquities, Arts, Architecture"" is a book written by A Cantab and published in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the...

Explore the grandeur and history of England's most magnificent "Cathedral Cities" in this detailed study by George Gilbert. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the architecture and historical significance of these iconic religious buildings. Journey through England's past as you examine the...

Explore the rich history of one of London's most iconic landmarks with "Westminster Abbey" by Mrs. A. Murray Smith. This meticulously prepared volume delves into the architectural and historical significance of Westminster Abbey, a cornerstone of British history and royal tradition. Journey through the...

Explore the architectural majesty and rich history of Exeter Cathedral in Percy Addleshaw's "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter." This meticulously detailed volume offers a comprehensive description of the cathedral's physical fabric alongside a concise history of the Episcopal See, making it an...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Over 1,650 churches were built in Queensland, Australia, between 1945 and 1977. They constitute some of the most notable modern architecture in the state and reveal tensions surrounding modernism's role in cultural expression and regional identity. While much research has focused on post-war modern...

The churches of Ibiza and Formentera, the Islas Pitiusas, which are published in this book are built between the 14th and 19th centuries. The common architectural characteristics and particularities of each of them are shown in new photos and plans, as well as texts...

For nearly a thousand years, the Saxon settlers from the Rhine valley played a vital role in the history of Transylvania until their diaspora in the second half of the twentieth century. Fortresses of Faith focuses on their magnificent architectural legacy -- the fortress-churches...

Architecturally Speaking is a comprehensive guide to the language of architecture, written by Eugene Raskin. This book provides a detailed exploration of the various architectural styles, elements, and principles that are used in designing buildings. It covers the history of architecture, from ancient times...

Every great church makes a statement, and it is seldom simply theological. An offering of thanks to a beloved minister, a monument to a powerful ruler, a colonialist vaunt - a church is never really just a church. Ornate or spartan, immense or intimate,...

Explore the rich history and architectural significance of one of Scotland's most iconic religious landmarks in "Story Of St. Giles' Cathedral Church" by William Chambers. This meticulously researched account delves into the origins, construction, and evolution of St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, offering readers...

A sweeping three-volume exploration of the life and work of the Italian architect Francesco Borromini One of the greatest and most idiosyncratic architects of the Roman Baroque, Francesco Borromini (1599-1667), is above all remembered for his major commissions, such as San Carlo alle Quattro...

"The Cathedral Churches Of England" offers a detailed exploration of the architectural and historical significance of England's cathedrals. Helen Marshall Pratt provides an engaging account, suitable for both travelers and those interested in architectural history. The book explores the unique features and historical contexts...

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Manchester: A Short History And Description Of The Church And Of The Collegiate Buildings Now Known As Chetham's Hospital This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and...

Baroque Architecture is a book written by Martin Shaw Briggs in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the Baroque architectural style, which flourished in Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. The book covers the history, characteristics, and examples...

The House That Hitler Built is a non-fiction book written by Stephen H. Roberts that delves into the history of the Nazi Party and its rise to power in Germany during the early 20th century. The book explores the various factors that contributed to...

""A History of Architecture in Italy from the Time of Constantine to the Dawn of the Renaissance"" is a comprehensive book written by Charles A. Cummings. The book explores the evolution of Italian architecture from the early Christian era through the medieval period and...

The Art of the Exposition by Eugen Neuhaus is a comprehensive guide to the art and architecture of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various exhibits and pavilions that were on display during...

Architecturally Speaking is a comprehensive guidebook written by Eugene Raskin that explores the world of architecture. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different aspect of the field. The first part of the book covers the history of architecture,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Animal Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Architecture is a book written by E. P. Evans, which explores the use of animal symbolism in the design and decoration of churches and other religious buildings. The book covers a wide range of animals, from the familiar such as...

This volume examines the economy of artificial light in medieval churches across Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean region, and the broader medieval spheres. Whether innovative or inspired by the more established Latin and Byzantine traditions, the chapters explore local customs in order to understand how...

Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and...

This book was inspired by the records made by Carolyn Heighway during the thirty years when she was archaeological consultant at Gloucester Cathedral. The survival of so much of the abbey of 1089 is remarkable, and often not appreciated by the casual visitor since...

A photographic tour of South Carolina's lowcountry antebellum religious architectureStanding as a proud testament to Charleston's religious tolerance, churches and synagogues scattered throughout the historic port have defined Charleston's landscape since its founding. Built by Anglicans, Huguenots, Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Quakers, Baptists, Lutherans, Jews, Catholics,...

This book investigates the concept of the New Jerusalem, the City of God, as an architectural ideal during the middle ages, and the way in which it is represented allegorically in patristic writings, liturgy, building, and later literature. The author begins by examining its...

This book explains and celebrates the richness of English churches and cathedrals, which have a major place in medieval architecture. The English Gothic style developed somewhat later than in France, but rapidly established its own architectural and ornamental codes. The author, John Shannon Hendrix,...

Attempts the first systematic overview of the Ellora cave temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, excavated between 600-1000 CE that are a stunning testament to ancient Indian art. Ellora attempts the first systematic overview of the Ellora cave temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

Author: Charalambos BourasISBN-10: 9602043717ISBN-13: 9789602043714Publisher: Melissa Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2018Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.90lbsSize: 11.10h x 15.00w x 0.80d

Explore the fascinating world of bells with H. B. Walters' "Church Bells," a comprehensive exploration of their history, construction, and cultural significance. This meticulously prepared republication delves into the art of campanology, offering insights into change ringing and the unique sounds that have echoed...

This unique guide to Rosslyn Chapel just south of Edinburgh in Scotland acquaints the visitor well to the deeper meanings portrayed by the intricate carvings the chapel contains. Based on several years guiding visitors round the chapel before popular interest intensified, the author was...

Worship Sound Spaces unites specialists from architecture, acoustic engineering and the social sciences to encourage closer analysis of the sound environments within places of worship. Gathering a wide range of case studies set in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Africa, the...

God alone is worthy of our worship, love, and obedient faith, Jesus Himself put this in strong, plain words for us in John's Gospel where, in chapter 14 verse 23 He said, "If anyone loves me he will keep my word."This book is a...

This is a book of the formation of a Mamluk street. The street in question is that leading first east and then south from the Bâb Zuwayla, the great southern gate of Fatimid al-Qâhira. Its initial stretches were known both today and in Mamluk...