Architecture - Buildings - Religious

"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...

The Open Churches Trust, founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has endorsed the reissue of this unique children's guide to church buildings. It aims to be a fun introduction to its subject, with cartoons, diagrams and fact boxes throughout.Author: Clive Fewins,Open Churches TrustISBN-10: 1853116289ISBN-13: 9781853116285Publisher:...

A compelling study of what makes a sacred place sacred From ancient temp les to modern churches, synagogues, and mosques, architects throughout history have invested their creative energies to design sacred spaces. Many cultures devoted considerable resources to their sacred architecture, and sacred spaces...

A fifteen-year-old high school cheerleader is killed while driving on a dangerous curve one afternoon. By that night, her classmates have erected a roadside cross decorated with silk flowers, not as a grim warning, but as a loving memorial. In this study of roadside...

Paramount in the shaping of early Byzantine identity was the construction of the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (532-537 CE). This book examines the edifice from the perspective of aesthetics to define the concept of beauty and the meaning of art in early...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Montague Rhodes JamesISBN-10: 1444665200ISBN-13: 9781444665208Publisher:...

This unique book presents a broad multi-disciplinary examination of early temple architecture in Asia, written by two experts in digital reconstruction and the history and theory of Asian architecture. The authors examine the archetypes of Early Brahmanic, Hindu and Buddhist temple architecture from their...

A representational survey of sites of religious architecture in the present Czech Republic using geophysics and non-destructive archaeological methods. Author: Vladimír Hasek,Josef UngerISBN-10: 1407306693ISBN-13: 9781407306698Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2010Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.28d

Hampshire (southern England) north of roughly the latitude of Winchester is dominated geologically by the Upper Cretaceous Chalk Group and by a substantial outcrop of Tertiary clays and sands which, forming part of the London Basin, the county shares with Berkshire to the north....

Religious Representation in Place brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars from the Humanities and Sciences to broaden the understanding of how religious symbols and spatial studies interact. The essays consider the relevance of religion in the experience of space, a fundamental dimension of...

Social groups formed around shared religious beliefs encountered significant change and challenges between the 1860s and the 1970s. This book is the first collection of essays of its kind to take a broad, thematically-driven case study approach to this genre of architecture and its...

Moslem Architecture: Its Origins And Development is a book written by Giovanni Teresio Rivoira in 1918. The book is an in-depth exploration of the origins and evolution of Islamic architecture, covering the period from the early days of Islam to the 19th century. Rivoira...

Explore the rich history of Manchester Cathedral with "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Manchester" by Thomas Perkins. This meticulously prepared edition offers a short history and detailed description of the iconic church and the collegiate buildings that now comprise Chetham's Hospital. Delve into...

Explore the majestic world of medieval church design with "The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer." This meticulously prepared print edition, authored by Matthew Holbeche Bloxam, delves into the intricacies of Gothic architecture in England. Presented in a clear question-and-answer...

Explore the architectural splendor and rich history of one of England's most iconic landmarks with "Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Norwich" by C. H. B. Quennell. This meticulously prepared republication offers a detailed description of the fabric of Norwich Cathedral and a concise...

A beautifully illustrated guide to historic churches and chapels in England, written by the mysterious and enigmatic Atticus. A must-read for anyone interested in architecture, history, or spirituality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

An insightful exploration of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the design and construction of nonconformist chapels. Jobson's practical advice and detailed illustrations will be of immense value to architects, designers, and anyone interested in religious architecture.This work has been selected by scholars...

The Mother Church provides a detailed history of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, the original edifice of which is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The book tells the gripping story of the construction of this iconic building, which stands as a monument to the...

Built by Spanish Franciscan missionaries in the seventeenth century, the magnificent mission church at Acoma Pueblo in west-central New Mexico is the oldest and largest intact adobe structure in North America. But in the 1920s, in danger of becoming a ruin, the building was...

Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is one of the United States' greatest cathedrals and most exceptional Gothic Revival buildings. Rising from Newark's highest ground and visible for miles, it spectacularly evokes its historic models. Gothic Pride sets Sacred Heart in the context...

The Osborne, at 205 West 57th Street, was one of New York's first luxury apartment houses; along with peers like the Dakota, it helped to popularize the idea of apartment living among New York's affluent classes. A monument to the Gilded Age, the Osborne...

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...

The design principles necessary to create functional and dynamic contemporary mosques can be hard to grasp for those unfamiliar with the Islamic faith. 'Design Criteria for Mosques and Islamic Centers' provides an easy-to-use and practical set of guidelines for mosque design, illustrated with 300...

Located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the Dome of the Rock was constructed at the end of the seventh century by order of caliph 'Abd al-Malik. This seminal structure has been much studied but no definitive interpretation yet exists of the meanings conveyed...

Built around three sacred springs, the Jin Shrines complex (Jinci), near Taiyuan in Shanxi province, contains a wealth of ancient art and architecture dating back to the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). The complex's 1,500-year-long textual record allows us to compare physical and written evidence...

Fortress-Churches of Languedoc traces the changing relationship between military and religious realms as expressed in architecture across medieval Europe. The scholarship of medieval architecture has traditionally imposed a division between military and ecclesiastical structures. Often, however, medieval churches were provided with fortified enclosures, crenellations,...

Sacred spaces exemplify some of the most exciting and challenging architecture today. Designing Sacred Spaces tells the inside story of seven architecture firms and their approaches to designing churches, mosques, synagogues and temples, monasteries and retreats. Twenty beautifully illustrated case studies located in Asia,...

In the mid-twentieth century, American Catholic churches began to shed the ubiquitous spires, stained glass, and gargoyles of their European forebears, turning instead toward startling and more angular structures of steel, plate glass, and concrete. But how did an institution like the Catholic Church,...

The church of Hagia Sophia in Trebizond, built by the emperor Manuel I Grand Komnenos (1238-63) in the aftermath of the fall of Constantinople to the Fourth Crusade, is the finest surviving Byzantine imperial monument of its period. Art and Identity in Thirteenth-Century Byzantium...