How To Read Churches
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How To Read Churches
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Author : Denis R. McNamara
language : en
Publisher: How to Read
Release Date : 2011
How To Read Churches written by Denis R. McNamara and has been published by How to Read this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.
This handy, easy-to-carry book provides the reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of churches. Covering all the ecclesiastical building types of Western Christianity, readers are taken on a journey tracing the development of the church building from the simple stone halls of the Anglo-Saxon period right through to the eclectic designs of the nineteenth century. Another addition to the bestselling How to Read series, How to Read Churches is a practical guide, showing readers how to search for architectural clues that tell hidden stories expressing the liturgical function and spiritual symbolism of a church building. The perfect companion to How to Read Buildings.
How To Read A Church
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Author : Richard Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
How To Read A Church written by Richard Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architecture categories.
A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture Churches and cathedrals play an essential part in our heritage. As community-centred places of worship and as important tourist attractions, they are visited by millions of people every year. But churches were originally built to be read, and so they are packed with images, symbols and meanings that often need explanation for visitors. How to Read a Church is a lively and fascinating guide to what a visitor to a church is likely to find there and how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture. It will explain how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and will explore the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters - and what this all means. It will be an essential guide for anyone who has ever visited / is visiting a church or cathedral, and for those who want to know more about these incredible buildings and the art they contain.
Catholic Church Architecture And The Spirit Of The Liturgy
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Author : Denis Robert McNamara
language : en
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Release Date : 2009
Catholic Church Architecture And The Spirit Of The Liturgy written by Denis Robert McNamara and has been published by LiturgyTrainingPublications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Architecture categories.
When Church Became Theatre
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Author : Jeanne Halgren Kilde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
When Church Became Theatre written by Jeanne Halgren Kilde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Architecture categories.
This text focuses on the shift in evangelical Protestant architecture in the 1880s and links it to changes in worship style and religious mission. It focuses on how these buildings helped congregations negotiate social and personal power.
Church Architecture
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Author : James F. White
language : en
Publisher: O S L Publications
Release Date : 1998
Church Architecture written by James F. White and has been published by O S L Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Church architecture categories.
New edition for congregations planning to build or renew their church facilities. Now includes elements, which have become prominent in recent times including the use of visuals, electronic instruments, and the need for flexible space to accommodate the various configurations and multiple uses to which church space is put.
Roman Pilgrimage
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Author : George Weigel
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-10-29
Roman Pilgrimage written by George Weigel and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-29 with Religion categories.
A preeminent scholar of Catholicism transports readers to Rome for the traditional station churches pilgrimage, offering a vivid and informative guide to the Eternal City and the Lenten season. The annual Lenten pilgrimage to dozens of Rome's most striking churches is a sacred tradition dating back almost two millennia, to the earliest days of Christianity. Along this historic spiritual pathway, today's pilgrims confront the mysteries of the Christian faith through a program of biblical and early Christian readings amplified by some of the greatest art and architecture of western civilization. In Roman Pilgrimage, bestselling theologian and papal biographer George Weigel, art historian Elizabeth Lev, and photographer Stephen Weigel lead readers through this unique religious and aesthetic journey with magnificent photographs and revealing commentaries on the pilgrimage's liturgies, art, and architecture. Through reflections on each day's readings about faith and doubt, heroism and weakness, self-examination and conversion, sin and grace, Rome's familiar sites take on a new resonance. And along that same historical path, typically unexplored treasures-artifacts of ancient history and hidden artistic wonders-appear in their original luster, revealing new dimensions of one of the world's most intriguing and multi-layered cities. A compelling guide to the Eternal City, the Lenten Season, and the itinerary of conversion that is Christian life throughout the year, Roman Pilgrimage reminds readers that the imitation of Christ through faith, hope, and love is the template of all true discipleship, as the exquisite beauty of the Roman station churches invites reflection on the deepest truths of Christianity.
Theology In Stone
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Author : Richard Kieckhefer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-07-24
Theology In Stone written by Richard Kieckhefer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-24 with Architecture categories.
Thinking about church architecture has come to an impasse. Reformers and traditionalists are talking past each other. Statements from both sides are often strident and dogmatic. In Theology in Stone, Richard Kieckhefer seeks to help both sides move beyond the standoff toward a fruitful conversation about houses of worship. Drawing on a wide range of historical examples with an eye to their contemporary relevance, he offers new ideas about the meanings and uses of church architecture.
The Church Building As A Sacred Place
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Author : Duncan Stroik
language : en
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Release Date : 2012
The Church Building As A Sacred Place written by Duncan Stroik and has been published by Liturgy Training Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Religion categories.
This collection of twenty-three essays by Duncan Stroik shows the development and consistency of his architectural vision. Packed with informative essays and over 170 photographs, this collection clearly articulates the Church’s architectural tradition.
How To Read Churches
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Author : Denis R. McNamara
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2011-04-12
How To Read Churches written by Denis R. McNamara and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-12 with Architecture categories.
Small enough to fit in a pocket yet serious enough to provide real answers, this primer is a must-have for architecture and history buffs, tourists, and churchgoers interested in decoding the styles and symbols of religious buildings. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also who designed it, what kind of congregation it was built for, and why. This practical yet charming handbook is the key to decoding the style, history, evolution, and social significance of religious buildings. Not strictly limited to churches, it also covers abbeys, chapels, and monasteries, among other structures. Organized according to architectural element (windows, domes, arches, etc.), each element is presented in chronological order. Additional chapters explore the architectural influence of geography, history, and various creeds, along with an illustrated timeline showing how, where, and in many cases why certain church features evolved through the centuries. There is also a useful introduction to naming each component of a church, from vaults to buttresses and transepts to apses. All entries are illustrated with period engravings and line drawings. This book will be invaluable for architecture buffs and anyone who has ever wondered why classic New England churches are white with little ornament, why Quaker meetinghouses have no altars, or why Episcopalians traditionally favored the Gothic style.
Space Into Light
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Author : Christian F. Otto
language : en
Publisher: New York : Architectural History Foundation ; Cambridge, Mass. ; London, Angl. : The Mit Press
Release Date : 1979
Space Into Light written by Christian F. Otto and has been published by New York : Architectural History Foundation ; Cambridge, Mass. ; London, Angl. : The Mit Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Architecture categories.
Neumann was one of Europe's most prolific architects, and among his many building types, churches provide the most dramatic examples of his use of transparent, light-saturated space. This book includes 130 illustrations, with 8 pages in full color. The illustrations portray models and plans, sections and elevations, interior details, facades, and full and partial viewsfrom Neumann's first parish churches to his masterpieces at Vierzehnheiligen and Neresheim.