Architecture - Buildings - Religious

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...

This book offers new insights into the Memorial of Moses on Mount Nebo, one of the most renowned coenobitic monasteries in the Byzantine period in Arabia. Between 2012 and 2014, the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum carried out new archaeological investigations in the southern wing of...

The study of monasteries has come a long way since late the late 19th century. The emphasis has shifted away from reconstructing the layouts of monastic buildings to a better understanding of the wider monastic environment. The papers in this volume, partly based on...

The Modern Mosques Design monograph is the latest compilation of mosque (masjid) architecture by ATSA Architects in the year 2017. This 418-page monograph is the produce of our arduous efforts since the year 2014 collaborating with various architects to compile the unique design of...

This is a comprehensive study of the surviving monuments of the Qarakhanids - an important yet little-known medieval dynasty that ruled much of Central Asia between the late 10th and early 13th centuries. Based on extensive fieldwork and many hard-to-find Russian sources, the book...

""The Architecture of Ancient Egypt"" is a comprehensive book written by Gardner Wilkinson in 1850. The book explores the unique architecture of ancient Egypt, focusing on the arrangement of columns in orders and the classification of temples. The author provides a detailed analysis of...

With vivid photography and insightful commentary, this travel pictorial shines a light on the Buddhist art and architecture of Borobudur. The glorious ninth-century Buddhist stupa of Borobudur--the largest Buddhist monument in the world--stands in the midst of the lush Kedu Plain of Central Java...

The construction of the Church of Notre-Dame was one of the boldest building projects of the nineteenth century. The first major example of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada, it was, at the time of its completion, the largest building in North America. Franklin Toker...

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...

Based around an interview with Tadao Ando, this book explores the influence of the Buddhist concept of nothingness on Ando's Christian architecture, and sheds new light on the cultural significance of the buildings of one of the world's leading contemporary architects.Specifically, this book situates...

This book develops academic understanding of Muslim urban space by pursuing the structural logic of the premodern Arab-Muslim city, or medina. With particular reference to The Book of Walls, an historical discourse of Islamic law whose primary subject is the wall, the book determines...

As China struggled to redefine itself at the turn of the twentieth century, nationalism, religion, and material culture intertwined in revealing ways. This phenomenon is evident in the twin biographies of North China's leading Catholic bishop of the time, Alphonse Favier (1837-1905), and the...

Journey through France's rich architectural history with "Cathedral Cities of France," a meticulously researched exploration of the nation's most magnificent cathedrals. Herbert Marshall and Hester Marshall guide you through these awe-inspiring historic sites, revealing the beauty and significance of their religious architecture. This book...

The story of one of Britain's greatest buildings and its spectacular architectural evolution--reissued in a stylish hardback for the first time. As the seat of archbishops, Canterbury Cathedral has been one of Britain's most important buildings for over 1,400 years. The cathedral as we...

A celebration of this luminous jewel of a church, which serves as a memorial to all those who tragically lost their lives on 9/11 and provides a place of quiet reflection open to all. The original Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was founded in...

In Art and Civilization of Persia: Splendour and Heritage Across Dynasties, with excerpts from Omar Khayyām's Rubaiyat, we explore the magnificent legacy of Persia, from the opulent splendour of the Sassanid courts to the exquisite artistry of the Qajar era. This edition introduces a...

Proportion In Gothic Architecture is a book written by Philip Freeman in 1848. The book explores the principles of proportion in Gothic architecture, a style of architecture that emerged in Europe during the medieval period. The author discusses the use of mathematical ratios, such...

Author: Shogakukan IncISBN-10: 4093886814ISBN-13: 9784093886819Publisher: Shogakukan Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.30d

Author: Shogakukan IncISBN-10: 4093886822ISBN-13: 9784093886826Publisher: Shogakukan Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.30d

Author: Shogakukan IncISBN-10: 4093886830ISBN-13: 9784093886833Publisher: Shogakukan Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.00w x 0.20d

America is in crisis. This book is a response to that crisis. But it is not about politics as usually understood. It is not a diagnosis of cultural malaise. It is not a theoretical proposal or plan. This is a book of examples, of...

Modernity and religion are not mutually exclusive. Setting German and Irish church, synagogue and mosque architecture side by side over the last century highlights the place for the celebration of the new within faiths whose appeal lies in part in the stability of belief...

The strict prohibition on the representation of the human form has channeled artistic creation into architecture and architectural decoration. This book is a magical tour through Central Asia - Khirgizia, Tadjikistan, Turkmenia, and Uzbekistan - a cradle of Ancient civilisations and are pository of...

Explores the history, construction, and scientific analysis of England's oldest doors, including those at Westminster Abbey and Hadstock Church.This book presents a detailed and fascinating study of the two oldest doors in England: in the chapter house vestibule at Westminster Abbey, which pre-dates the...

Worship places - churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, shrines and many others - are a key feature in most religions, a part of cultural heritage with a high symbolic and emotional value attached to them. Unfortunately, as a consequence of armed conflict or actions by...

""Orchestra"" is a comprehensive guide to the inner workings and history of orchestras, written by Sir John Davies. The book covers a wide range of topics related to orchestras, including their structure, instrumentation, and the role of conductors. The author also delves into the...

The first three centuries of Christianity are increasingly seen in modern scholarship as sites of complexity. Sacred Ritual, Profane Space examines the Christian meeting places of the time and overturns long-held notions about the earliest Christians as utopian rather than place-bound people. By mapping...

Parish Churches of England, by Thomas Warren Sears, offers a detailed exploration of the architectural and historical significance of England's parish churches. Published in 1915, this work provides insights into the construction, design, and evolution of these iconic religious structures. The book explores the...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.Author: A. MacKenzieISBN-10: 1498185487ISBN-13: 9781498185486Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.Author: Morris H. MorganISBN-10: 1498052509ISBN-13: 9781498052504Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 370Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.77d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.Author: Thomas MitchellISBN-10: 1497952662ISBN-13: 9781497952669Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.23d

The Historical Churches of the Caribbean Island of Antigua is a two-part book. Part one examines and analyses the complex relationship between the Older Established Churches, Slavery and their Black converts.Part two showcases 24 historic churches and detail their history, congregation establishment, architectural skills...

Reservoirs In The Valley Of The Nile is a book published in 1894 by the Society for the Preservation of Monuments in Egypt. The book provides a detailed account of the reservoirs and water management systems in the Nile Valley during ancient times. It...

Handbooks of Washington Cathedral, A.D. 1898-A.D. 1908 offers a fascinating glimpse into the early years of the planning and construction of the iconic Washington National Cathedral. Compiled during the initial decade of the project, these handbooks provide invaluable insights into the architectural vision, the...

The celebrated Great Mosque of Damascus was built in the early eighth century by the Umayyad caliph al-Walīd b. 'Abd al-Malik. This book provides a detailed study of this Mosque. Using textual, visual, and archaeological evidence, the author attempts to reconstruct some of the...

Radford's Cyclopedia of Construction: Carpentry, Building and Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of construction, written by William A. Radford. The book covers a wide range of topics related to carpentry, building and architecture, including construction methods and materials, building...

Exemplars of Tudor Architecture, Adapted to Modern Habitations: With Illustrative Details, Selected from Ancient Edifices is a book written by Thomas F. Hunt and published in 1841. The book is a comprehensive guide to Tudor architecture, with a focus on how it can be...

Originally published in 1935, The English Abbey sees celebrated architectural historian Frederick Herbert Crossley look beyond the masonry and arches to describe the inner workings of the abbey, a way of life central to English society until its eventual suppression and destruction at the...

Antoni Gaudí arrived at the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca in the winter of 1902 to take on the restoration of a part of the temple. He was helped in this task by the artists Josep Maria Jujol, Joan Rubió and Joaquim Torres-Garcia. Despite...

The Jesuit Saint Aloysius Church was built in 1859 on North Capitol Street in Washington, D.C. The lily represents the structure itself that rose up in a swampy area of the Federal City near the Capitol. This book has been referred to as a...

""Churches and Castles of Medieval France"" is a historical book written by Walter Cranston Larned in 1895. The book is an exploration of the architectural and cultural heritage of Medieval France, with a particular focus on the churches and castles that were built during...

A devout Catholic heiress building a church honouring a mediaeval queen, possibly the earliest work of one of the foremost architects of the nineteenth century; a chaplain fresh from heroic service in the Crimean War; parishioners that included European royalty in exile; a myriad...