Architecture - Buildings - Religious

English cathedrals, including Canterbury, Durham, Winchester and York, are the greatest collective work of art and architecture in Britain, reflecting over a thousand years of history. This book presents an account of their foundation, construction and decoration - their architectural history - and also...

The book is the first attempt at an analysis of Observant Franciscan architecture. Chapters summarizing the history of the order, the rules governing the foundation and construction of convents and above all the character of the order's architecture are followed by a catalogue of...

Comprehensively introduces Algier's new Grand Mosque, the Djamaa al-Djaza?, as an intercultural undertaking as well as a unique religious, cultural, and economic center. Symbol of Islam, a monument of superlatives, and the heart of an entirely new metropolitan district: the Djamaa al-Djaza? is an...

How the Anglican church responded to population growth and the need for more accommodation, with the building of 1500 new churches, many of the finest quality. This book is the first comprehensive study of late-Georgian church-building. After centuries of post-Reformation inactivity, the Church of...

This unique exploration of a lost religious and cultural artifact breathes new life into a forgotten but fascinating aspect of eighteenth-century Polish Jewry. Thomas C. Hubka, an architectural historian, immersed himself in medieval and early modern Jewish history, religion, and culture to prepare for...

Architecture as Cosmology examines the precedents, interpretations, and influences of the architecture of one of the great buildings in the history of architecture, Lincoln Cathedral. It analyzes the origin and development of its architectural forms, which were to a great extent unprecedented and were...

Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, architectural historian Robert Proctor examines the transformations in British Roman Catholic church architecture that took place in the two decades surrounding this crucial event. Inspired by new thinking in theology and changing practices of worship, and by...

For those who wish to understand the famed 15th century Scottish Chapel, now restored and re-dedicated, and the many myths which have attached themselves to its unforgettable splendor, this guide uncovers Rosslyn Chapel's true iconic value and profound spiritual significance. The Chapel has for...

A handpicked selection of Britain's most interesting diminutive churches, written in an amusing, accessible style to appeal to modern readers. Puts the spotlight on Britain's tiniest churches for the first time and uncovers their fascinating historical background. Includes up-to-date practical information on getting to...

How religious institutions used landscapes and architecture to express their religious and social ideologies The Archaeology of Protestant Landscapes focuses on three religious institutions in the US South in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries: St. Paul's Parish Church in coastal South Carolina, St. Luke's...

In this second collection, the photographer/author has continued his long-term mission to photograph the captivating and evocative historic Catholic churches of the state of New Mexico. The mission became a journey that covered the highways, back roads, and trails of the state, from north...

Ballerina Coloring Book Large Ballerina Coloring Book For Kids Ages 4-8 - Size: 8.5 x 11 inchesDo you have a kid who loves ballet? Then this is the coloring book for you! It includes over 30 pages of cute color-in illustrations that feature ballerinas,...

The county of Cheshire has a rich and varied past which is reflected in its historic churches. In Churches of Cheshire, author David Paul explores a selection of the most interesting churches across the whole of the county. The buildings range from a church...

Within the stunning landscape of Derbyshire lies a wealth of historic churches. These buildings have borne witness to the changes that have taken place in the county through the centuries. Towns, villages and cities all have their church buildings, many dating from the Middle...

How might we best understand the relationship between the vibrant religious landscapes we see in many cities and contemporary urban social processes? Through case studies drawn from around the world, contributors explore the ways in which these processes interact in cities. This book argues...

First full-length survey of Reading Abbey, one of the most important ecclesiastical buildings of the Middle Ages. Reading Abbey was built by King Henry I to be a great architectural statement and his own mausoleum, as well as a place of resort and a...

The Cambridge Guide to the Architecture of Christianity offers a wide-ranging overview of one of the most important genres of Western architecture, from its origins in the Early Christian era to the present day. Including 103 essays, specially commissioned for these two volumes and...

This book is the first comprehensive overview of Buddhist architecture in North America and provides an analysis of Buddhist architecture and communities. Exploring the arrival of Buddhist architecture in America, the book lays out how Buddhists have expressed their spiritual beliefs in structural form...

In this volume, Gabriel Zuchtriegel revisits the idea of Doric architecture as the paradigm of architectural and artistic evolutionism. Bringing together old and new archaeological data, some for the first time, he posits that Doric architecture has little to do with a wood-to-stone evolution....

In a series of legal battles starting in 1882, South Asian Muslims made up of modernists, traditionalists, reformists, Shias and Sunnis attempted to modify the laws relating to their places of worship. Their efforts failed as the ideals they presented flew in the face...

Why "Lilac Fairies"? "Lioară (lilioară)" is a spring tradition, with prenuptial function, practiced in Bihor county. It is a dancing party with single boys and girls, having as central moment a dance with a song performed by the girls while the boys choose their...

In White Elephants on Campus: The Decline of the University Chapel in America, 1920-1960, Margaret M. Grubiak persuasively argues, through a careful selection of case studies, that the evolution of the architecture of new churches and chapels built on campuses reveals the shifting and...

Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. The first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters,...

An in-depth look at the modern sacred spaces in Japan, Korea, and France designed by the world-renowned Japanese architect, giving unprecedented access to his thought process through photographs, sketches, and plans. Tadao Ando is one of the best-known and most influential architects of the...

Situated at the crossroads of missionary history, imperial history and colonial architecture, this volume examines the architectural staging and spatial implications of the worldwide expansion of Christianity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. By focusing on specific architectural fragments, analysing the intersection of Christian...

Transylvania has some of the most valuable monuments of medieval architecture in Europe. The oldest church was built in the 10th century, but most others came into being only after 1200. Later changes have considerably modified the appearance of still-standing buildings. Written sources are...

In Tombs in Early Modern Rome (1400-1600), Jan L. de Jong reveals how funerary monuments, far from simply marking a grave, offered an image of the deceased that was carefully crafted to generate a laudable memory and prompt meditative reflections on life, death, and...

On April 15th, 2019 the world held its breath as Notre-Dame was engulfed in flames. This presented the world with a unique question; where do we go from here? The ensuing debate was heated and emotional but important.GoArchitect organized a democratic design competition to...

What would you want chiseled into a stone that would represent you and your life for all eternity? Douglas Keister, considered by many to be America's foremost authority on cemeteries, takes you on a tour of some of the country's most extraordinary memorials in...

Discover the history and heritage of the last Huguenot Church in America and national landmark located in Charleston, South Carolina.The Huguenot heritage in the United States cannot be overstated. In the latter part of the sixteenth century, France was plunged into a series of...

Long Island has one of the most vibrant Jewish communities in the nation. After World War II, hundreds of thousands of Jewish soldiers returned from war looking for a life in the suburbs and synagogues to join. In 1946, Rabbi Elias Solomon called a...

Intermingling architectural, cultural, and religious history, Louis Nelson reads Anglican architecture and decorative arts as documents of eighteenth-century religious practice and belief. In The Beauty of Holiness, he tells the story of the Church of England in colonial South Carolina, revealing how the colony's...

""Churches And Castles Of Medieval France"" is a historical book written by Walter Cranston Larned and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive description of the medieval churches and castles that were built in France during the Middle Ages. The author describes the...

This two-volume encyclopedia provides an in-depth look at buildings and sites of global significance throughout history. The volumes are separated into four regional sections: 1) the Americas, 2) Europe, 3) Africa and the Middle East, and 4) Asia and the Pacific. Four regional essays...

Stereotomy: Problems In Stone Cutting (1875) is a book written by S. Edward Warren that explores the art and science of cutting stone into intricate shapes and designs. The book delves into the various techniques and tools used in stereotomy, a branch of geometry...

Chronicles in Stone is a study of the powerful and pervasive myth of the Russian Northwest, its role in forming Soviet and Russian identities, and its impact on local communities. Combining detailed archival research, participant observation and oral history work, it explores the transformation...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1790 Edition. Consisting Of Plans, Elevations, And Sections For Huts, Retreats, Summer And Winter Hermitages, And More.Author: William WrighteISBN-10: 1498176003ISBN-13: 9781498176002Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

Masonic Architecture is a book written by Moses W. Redding that explores the history and significance of Masonic buildings and their unique architectural styles. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of Masonic lodges, temples, and other structures, and delves...

CONTENTS Salamanca Burgos Avila Leon Toledo Segovia Seville Granada Books Consulted IndexAuthor: John Allyne GadeISBN-10: 1410210073ISBN-13: 9781410210074Publisher: University Press of the PacificLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2003Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 7.96h x 5.02w x 0.85d

The Beginning of the Romance - Invasion, Fire and Murder - From Crypt to ''Glorious Choir'' - The Men of the Three- Fold Rule - A Dark Night and a Dark Deed - a Catherdral in Flames - Crusaders and Pilgrims - The Nation's...

The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture: Set Forth in Two Lectures is a book written by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and published in 1841. Pugin was a prominent English architect and designer who played a significant role in the Gothic Revival movement...

Winchester Cathedral is a book written by William Benham and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, architecture, and art of Winchester Cathedral, one of the most famous and important cathedrals in England. The book begins with an introduction...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Specimen Book Of One Hundred Architectural Designs is a book written by Amos Jackson Bicknell and originally published in 1879. The book is a collection of 100 architectural designs, each accompanied by detailed illustrations and descriptions. These designs cover a wide range of architectural...

Author: Darrell LewisISBN-10: 0860545326ISBN-13: 9780860545323Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1988Pages: 442Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.12lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 1.20d

Lee Shai Weissbach's innovative study sheds light on the functioning of smaller Jewish communities in a state representative of many in the Midwest and South. The synagogue buildings of Kentucky tell much about the experience of Kentucky Jewry. Synagogues, especially in smaller towns, have...

In this book Mark Torgerson shows how modern architecture has heavily influenced the construction of new sacred spaces, producing a new way of building that emphasizes God's coming near to us. Torgerson begins by discussing God's transcendence and immanence and showing how church architecture...

The ancient Greeks attributed great importance to the sacred during war and campaigning, as demonstrated from their earliest texts. Among the first four lines of the Iliad, for example, is a declaration that Apollo began the feud between Achilles and Agamemnon and sent a...

What makes a mosque a mosque? Is it just a place where Muslims come together to pray? Does the location or the architectural design matter? Or is it the "hopes, dreams and desires of many people," which was spoken of at the 2006 groundbreaking...

The photographs selected for this volume were personally taken by the author, and others are used by permission. There is very little available to English readers on the subject of early and medieval baptisteries and fonts. In some instances, archaeologists were interviewed who excavated...