The secret language of churches and cathedrals : decoding the sacred symbolism of Christianity's holy buildings
Stemp, Richard2010
Books, Manuscripts
This guide takes the reader into some of the world's most famous churches, decoding messages that are hidden in plain sight- in stained-glass windows, statuary, patterned flooring, ornamentation, and even the buildings' architectural design
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
New York Duncan Baird 2010
Collation:
224 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Part One: Outside and In: Looking up to God - Heading inside - From floor to ceiling - Walls & windows - Stained glass - In the nave - The word of God - The water of life - In memoriam - Different devotions - Closer to God - The division of space - Seating - The altar - Life & work -- Part Two: The Thematic Decoder: The bible - One God in three persons - Jesus: God & man - Mary: mother of God - Prophets & sibyls - The communion of saints - Angels & demons - Virtues & vices - Sacred geometry - Light and colour - Flora & fauna - Letters & the law - Patronage -- Part Three: The Historical Decoder: The early church - Byzantium & the East - Romanesque - Gothic - Renaissance - The age of reform - Baroque - Churches of the word - Choosing from the past - Eclectic & modern - Glossary - Chronology
ISBN:
9781844839162 (hbk)
Dewey class:
726.5 SEC
Local class:
726.5
Language:
English
BRN:
138971
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 726.5 SEC | Onloan - Due: 02 Apr 2025 |