Cathedral Churches
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The 50 Greatest Churches And Cathedrals
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Author : Sue Dobson
language : en
Publisher: Icon Books
Release Date : 2017-11-02
The 50 Greatest Churches And Cathedrals written by Sue Dobson and has been published by Icon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-02 with Travel categories.
Cathedrals and great churches are among the most iconic sights of the world's towns and cities. Visible from miles around, the cathedrals of Canterbury, St Paul's, Chartres and St Stephen's in Vienna dominate their skylines. Others surprise by their statistics: Salisbury has Britain's tallest spire, Wells the largest display of medieval sculptures in the world, while King's College Chapel in Cambridge boasts the largest fan vaulting in existence. Not all are ancient: Dresden's reconstructed Frauenkirche opened in 2005 and Gaudi's masterpiece in Barcelona is still under construction. Award-winning travel writer Sue Dobson gives us a highly personal tour of their highlights.
The Secret Language Of Churches Cathedrals
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Author : Richard Stemp
language : en
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Release Date : 2016-07-19
The Secret Language Of Churches Cathedrals written by Richard Stemp and has been published by Watkins Media Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-19 with Religion categories.
Who is depicted in that stained glass window? What is the significance of those geometric figures? Why are there fierce-looking beasts carved amidst all that beauty? Is there a deeper purpose behind the play of light and space in the nave? Why is there a pelican on the lectern and ornate foliage on the pillars? The largely illiterate medieval audience could read the symbols of churches and cathedrals and recognise the meanings and stories deliberately encoded into them. For worshippers these were places of religious education and an awe-inspiring feast that satisfied both the senses and the soul. Today, in an age less attuned to iconography, such places of worship are often seen merely as magnificent works of architecture. This book restores the lost spiritual meaning of these fine and fascinating buildings. The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals provides a three-part illustrated key by which modern visitors can understand the layout, fabric and decorative symbolism of Christian sacred structures - thereby bringing back to life their original atmosphere of awe and sanctity. Part One is an analysis of structural features, outside and in, from spires and domes to clerestories and brasses. Part Two is a theme-by-theme guide, which identifies significant figures, scenes, stories, animals, flowers, and the use of numbers, letters and patterns in paintings, carvings and sculpture. Part Three is a historical decoder, revealing the evolution of styles - from basilicas through Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and beyond. For all those who seek to know more about Christian art and architecture, this richly illustrated book will instruct and delight in equal measure.
The Cathedrals And Churches Of Norway Sweden And Denmark
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Author : Thomas Francis Bumpus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1908
The Cathedrals And Churches Of Norway Sweden And Denmark written by Thomas Francis Bumpus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1908 with Cathedrals categories.
The Cathedrals And Churches Of The Rhine
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Author : M. F. Mansfield
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-15
The Cathedrals And Churches Of The Rhine written by M. F. Mansfield and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Architecture categories.
'The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine' is a profile for cathedrals and churches that can be found along the Rhine river, which begins in the Swiss canton of Graubünden in the southeastern Swiss Alps and flows into the Netherlands where it eventually empties into the North Sea. Featured locations include the Cologne Cathedral, Abbey of Laach, and Schaffhausen Cathedral.
The Cathedral Churches Of England And Wales
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Author : Thomas George Bonney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
The Cathedral Churches Of England And Wales written by Thomas George Bonney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Cathedrals categories.
The Cathedral Churches Of England And Wales
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Author : William John Loftie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1892
The Cathedral Churches Of England And Wales written by William John Loftie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1892 with Cathedrals categories.
Churches And Cathedrals 1700 Years Of The Most Beautiful Architecture
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
Release Date : 2010
Churches And Cathedrals 1700 Years Of The Most Beautiful Architecture written by and has been published by Parragon Pubishing India this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
For 1700 years, cathedrals have embodied the glory of God while serving as a physical representation of the power of the church and its leaders. The image of these utterly magnificent buildings with their high quality furnishings and works of art has proved so enduring that expressions such as a "sports cathedral" to describe a stadium or "cathedral of money" for a stock exchange are freely used today. By definition, a cathedral is the seat of a bishop, literally his kathedra, or throne. And as such it is worthy of the very best that the combination of design, décor and fine materials can produce. The big European cathedrals set the standard for all that came after them. The Episcopal churches of northern France gave birth to Gothic architecture, just as the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela had served as a model for the Romanesque style, and Florence Cathedral brought the Renaissance to the very threshold of the modern age. Additional important churches are included along with this panorama of cathedral architecture to provide a more comprehensive overview of sacred architecture. In total 240 magnificent buildings are represented here in outstanding photographs and detailed text, providing a impressive survey of the history of sacred Christian architecture from the medieval period to modern times.
The Chronology Of The Cathedral Churches Of France
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Author : Barr Ferree
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
The Chronology Of The Cathedral Churches Of France written by Barr Ferree and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Cathedrals categories.
The Cathedrals And Churches Of The Rhine And North Germany
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Author : Thomas Francis Bumpus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1906
The Cathedrals And Churches Of The Rhine And North Germany written by Thomas Francis Bumpus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1906 with Cathedrals categories.
Cathedral Churches
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Author : J. G. Norton
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-02-05
Cathedral Churches written by J. G. Norton and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-05 with Architecture categories.
Excerpt from Cathedral Churches: With Special Reference to the Responsibilities and Equipment of Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal: In Which These Two Sermons Were Preached, the First on Oct; 30, and the Second on Nov; 20, 1892 The permanent character which the Christian Church impresses upon cathedrals is intended to centre around them the affections and the cordial support of the dio ceses in which they are situated, and for which primarily they minister. It also invites endowments for their equip ment, and is a guarantee for the proper application of such endowments for the centuries to come. We are thus brought face to face with a very great responsibility, and a very practical question: How can this Cathedral be used to promote the glory of God and the good of man? It may be so used in various ways; a few of which I shall now bring before you. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.