How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Richard Taylor
How to Read a Church is a fascinating guide for anybody who wants to know more about what they see in a church or cathedral.
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'[a] gem of a book' Spectator
Churches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols. But today few people, including regular visitors, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there.
How to Read a Church is a fascinating guide for anybody who wants to know more about what they see in a church or cathedral. It explains the significance of church layout, the symbolism of key scenes and the importance of details such as the use of colours and letters. It is an essential guide to the history, meanings and messages of these beautiful buildings and the treasures they contain.
Product Description
Title - How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Edition -
Author - Richard Taylor
ISBN 13 - 9781844130535
Imprint - Pimlico
Publisher - Vintage Publishing
Date Published - 03/07/2003
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No. of pages -
Binding Type - Hardback
Dimensions - 135 x 204 x 28mm
Weight - 336 g
Languages - English