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Medieval Church Architecture

Author : Jon Cannon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0747815321
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Medieval Church Architecture written by Jon Cannon and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain is a treasure trove of medieval architecture. Almost every village and town in the land has a church that was built during the period, whose history is legible – to those who know how to look – in every arch, capital, roof vault, and detail of window tracery. By learning how to identify the stylistic phases that resulted from shifts in architectural fashion, it is possible to date each part of a church to within a decade or two; this book introduces all the key features of each succeeding style, from Anglo-Saxon and Norman through to the three great gothic styles, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. It will be indispensable to anyone who enjoys exploring medieval churches, and who wants to understand and appreciate their beauty more deeply.

Sacred Power, Sacred Space

Author : Jeanne Halgren Kilde
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199718105
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Power, Sacred Space written by Jeanne Halgren Kilde and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeanne Halgren Kilde's survey of church architecture is unlike any other. Her main concern is not the buildings themselves, but rather the dynamic character of Christianity and how church buildings shape and influence the religion. Kilde argues that a primary function of church buildings is to represent and reify three different types of power: divine power, or ideas about God; personal empowerment as manifested in the individual's perceived relationship to the divine; and social power, meaning the relationships between groups such as clergy and laity. Each type intersects with notions of Christian creed, cult, and code, and is represented spatially and materially in church buildings. Kilde explores these categories chronologically, from the early church to the twentieth century. She considers the form, organization, and use of worship rooms; the location of churches; and the interaction between churches and the wider culture. Church buildings have been integral to Christianity, and Kilde's important study sheds new light on the way they impact all aspects of the religion. Neither mere witnesses to transformations of religious thought or nor simple backgrounds for religious practice, church buildings are, in Kilde's view, dynamic participants in religious change and goldmines of information on Christianity itself.

An Introduction to English Church Architecture from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Century

Author : Francis Bond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to English Church Architecture from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Century written by Francis Bond and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Introduction to English Church Architecture from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Century. With 1,400 Illus

Author : Francis Bond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to English Church Architecture from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth Century. With 1,400 Illus written by Francis Bond and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Church Architecture

Author : James F. White
Publisher : O S L Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781878009340
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Church Architecture written by James F. White and published by O S L Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Gothic Revival and American Church Architecture

Author : Phoebe B. Stanton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Gothic Revival and American Church Architecture written by Phoebe B. Stanton and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With meticulous research and carefully chosen illustrations, Phoebe Stanton here explores the influence of the English Gothic revival on American church architecture in the mid-nineteenth century, arguing that this fundamentally conservative movement provided a foundation for a new aesthetic. Examining the writings of the movement's leading proponents as well as a variety of important buildings, Stanton offers a comprehensive survey of the architectural principles and models that became most influential in America. She also confirms the importance of the Cambridge Camden Society, which provided the theoretical atmosphere and practical examples that helped to establish new standards of excellence in American architecture.

How to Read Churches

Author : Denis R. McNamara
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847835987
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book How to Read Churches written by Denis R. McNamara and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Theology in Stone

Author : Richard Kieckhefer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195340566
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Theology in Stone written by Richard Kieckhefer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

A History of the Church Through Its Buildings

Author : Allan Doig
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199575363
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Church Through Its Buildings written by Allan Doig and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allan Doig explores the Christian Church through the lens of twelve particular churches, looking at their history, archaeology, and how the buildings changed over time in response to developing usage and beliefs.

England's Thousand Best Churches

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Penguin Global
ISBN 13 : 9781846146640
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (466 download)

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Download or read book England's Thousand Best Churches written by Simon Jenkins and published by Penguin Global. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. All of the county sections are prefaced by a map locating each church, and lavishly illustrated with colour photos from the Country Life archive. Jenkins contends that these churches house a gallery of vernacular art without equal in the world. Here, he brings that museum to public attention.

Churches

Author : Simon Bradley (Architectural historian)
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300215533
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Churches written by Simon Bradley (Architectural historian) and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible book is for anyone who would like to understand more about the architectural history of English churches. Clear and easy to use, the text explains the key components of church architecture--stylistic developments, functional requirements, regional variations, and arcane vocabulary. Readers can equip themselves to explore historic churches knowledgeably, evaluate dates and restoration phases, interpret stained glass and monuments, and make their own discoveries. Written by one of the editors of the Pevsner Architectural Guides and distilling years of experience visiting churches, the book includes explanations of how to learn more from building plans, tips for further research, searching for clues, and analyzing the evidence.

The History of England's Cathedrals

Author : Nicholas Orme
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 030027548X
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The History of England's Cathedrals written by Nicholas Orme and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first history of all the English cathedrals, from Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds to Worcester and York Minster England's sixty-two Anglican and Catholic cathedrals are some of our most iconic buildings, attracting millions of worshippers and visitors every year. Yet although much has been written about their architecture, there is no complete history of their life and activities. This is the first such book to provide one, stretching from Roman times to the present day. The History of England's Cathedrals explains where and why they were founded, who staffed them, and how their structures evolved. It describes their worship and how this changed over the centuries, their schools and libraries, and their links with the outside world. The history of these astonishing buildings is the history of England. Reading this book will bring you face to face with the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Reformation, Civil War, Victorian England, World War Two, and finally modern democracy.

Architecture in Communion

Author : Steven J. Schloeder
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 9780898706314
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Architecture in Communion written by Steven J. Schloeder and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid the growing dissatisfaction with Catholic church architecture since the Second Vatican Council, and the general lack of clear and vibrant direction in liturgy, this book responds to the timely question of "How ought we build our churches?" Drawing upon the texts of the Second Vatican Council, recent papal encyclicals, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Schloeder examines this question in depth with regard to history, theology, iconography and symbolism. Schloeder seeks not merely to analyze why modern churches are so uninspiring, but he offers positive direction for the renewal of an authentic Catholic architecture: one that respects the traditions of the Church's magnificent artistic heritage while advancing the vision of the Second Vatican Council. The key to the solution is to regain a sacramental vision of the liturgy and of architecture, a vision that will help us to build churches that nurture the human spirit with beauty and meaning.

Liturgy, Architecture, and Sacred Places in Anglo-Saxon England

Author : Helen Gittos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199270902
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Book Synopsis Liturgy, Architecture, and Sacred Places in Anglo-Saxon England by : Helen Gittos

Download or read book Liturgy, Architecture, and Sacred Places in Anglo-Saxon England written by Helen Gittos and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first studies to consider how church rituals were performed in Anglo-Saxon England. Brings together evidence from written, archaeological, and architectural sources. It will be of particular interest to architectural specialists keen to know more about liturgy, and church historians who would like to learn more about architecture.

Literature and Architecture in Early Modern England

Author : Anne M. Myers
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421408007
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Literature and Architecture in Early Modern England written by Anne M. Myers and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our built environment inspires writers to reflect on the human experience, discover its history, or make it up. Buildings tell stories. Castles, country homes, churches, and monasteries are “documents” of the people who built them, owned them, lived and died in them, inherited and saved or destroyed them, and recorded their histories. Literature and Architecture in Early Modern England examines the relationship between sixteenth- and seventeenth-century architectural and literary works. By becoming more sensitive to the narrative functions of architecture, Anne M. Myers argues, we begin to understand how a range of writers viewed and made use of the material built environment that surrounded the production of early modern texts in England. Scholars have long found themselves in the position of excusing or explaining England’s failure to achieve the equivalent of the Italian Renaissance in the visual arts. Myers proposes that architecture inspired an unusual amount of historiographic and literary production, including poetry, drama, architectural treatises, and diaries. Works by William Camden, Henry Wotton, Ben Jonson, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Anne Clifford, and John Evelyn, when considered as a group, are texts that overturn the engrained critical notion that a Protestant fear of idolatry sentenced the visual arts and architecture in England to a state of suspicion and neglect.

English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages

Author : Alfred Freeman Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book English Church Architecture of the Middle Ages written by Alfred Freeman Smith and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Churches

Author : Timothy Brittain-Catlin
Publisher : Harper Uk
ISBN 13 : 9780007263066
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Churches written by Timothy Brittain-Catlin and published by Harper Uk. This book was released on 2008 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churches and cathedrals contain a wealth of fascinating architectural detail as well as symbols that are often hard to interpret. This insightful guide explores the extraordinary richness and diversity of features common to churches and cathedrals and explains their meaning as well as their significance to the building as a whole. The defining characteristics of key architectural eras over the centuries are also identified, including Norman, gothic, and classical. Whether a tiny parish church or a grand cathedral, this is the perfect resource for appreciating the traditions, meanings, and beauty of these important and sacred buildings.