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Cathedrals
Photographic exploration of a unique form of architecture, Cathedrals takes the reader on a guided tour of famed houses of worship over the centuries.
The 50 Greatest Churches and Cathedrals
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.
Anglican Cathedrals in Modern Life
In the past decade, cathedrals have blossomed as signs of growth for the Anglican Church in England and Wales. They have opened their doors to growing congregations, to widening participation at the major Christian festivals, and to visitors, pilgrims, and tourists on a changing quest for religious experience and for spiritual fulfilment. In this thought-provoking volume Leslie J. Francis' research group presents ten focused empirical studies that illuminate what is really going on in these cathedrals.
Cathedrals
The hugh cathedrals of the world are unmatched in their variety and the daring of their construction, with their dazzling facades, imposing towers and intricate and often bizarre sculptural detail. Add to this unrivalled beauty the painstaking quality of their craftsmanship in stone, glass and wood, and the result is the finest building in any city, combining in its soaring structure centuries of history with the embodiment of the spirit of the Middle ages. This new, highly illustrated handbook is a tribute bringing vividly alive these monuments of worship, concentrating on those of western Europe, showing their changing styles and giving a graphic account of the influences which formed them, as a well as their architecture.
The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture
Explore the majestic beauty and rich history of the cathedrals of Great Britain with "The Cathedrals of Great Britain: Their History and Architecture Unveiled" by P. H. Ditchfield. Join him on a captivating journey through the ages as he unveils the stories behind these magnificent architectural wonders. As Ditchfield's narrative unfolds, prepare to be transported to a time of awe and splendor, where faith and craftsmanship converged to create some of the most iconic landmarks in British history. From soaring spires to intricate stained glass windows, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and timeless elegance of these sacred spaces. But amidst the grandeur and majesty, a deeper story ...
Cathedrals of Europe
"Prache surveys the history of church building from its humble beginnings in Late Antiquity through the construction of such masterworks of the Gothic style as Reims, Strasbourg, and Wells. Throughout, she reminds us that these magnificent expressions of faith also reflected their builders' hopes and fears, technical expertise, political views, and the ever-changing economic and social realities with which they had to contend."--BOOK JACKET.
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