Churches
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060194383 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Thomas Aurelius said Excellent book; excellent pictures. The pictures are great, and the recapitulation of the history that follows the construction of these structures is wonderful. This is no small book. The length is over 16 inches and the width is over 1"Excellent book; excellent pictures" according to Thomas Aurelius. The pictures are great, and the recapitulation of the history that follows the construction of these structures is wonderful. This is no small book. The length is over 16 inches and the width is over 12 inches. Thus, the pictures featured here have greater impact on the reader than other books which display smaller images with details that are barely perceivable. The . inches. Thus, the pictures featured here have greater impact on the reader than other books which display smaller images with details that are barely perceivable. The . Churches by Judith Dupre Fantastic This is the most beautiful book I have ever seen. Having traveled throughout much of the world, I have seen many of these Churches in person. She writes about them in such an informing and interesting way, that I find myself enjoying many of them even more in the book than I did in person because of the in- depth background included in the book. The photography is fab. Wonderful book: Churches! Janice A. Farr This is a fabulous book! You will not be disappointed in the majesty of the photographs of churches! A great opening of the book also :) Makes a great gift as well!
With stunning imagery, fascinating essays, and an innovative design, this book is rich with factual detail and beautiful photography presented in an inviting, browsable format. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois., and Le Corbusier's Chapel at Notre-Dame-du-Haut in Ronchamp, France, to lesser-known masterpieces, including Huialoha Congregational Church on Maui and the Church on the Water in Hokkaido, Japan. In this compelling book, Judith Dupré, bestselling author of Skyscrapers and Bridges, presents an architectural tour of fifty-nine of the world's most enduring Christian churches, from such celebrated landmarks as St. Dupré offers a nuanced portrait of each structure, blending its architectural history with a deep appreciation for art and a reverence for religious traditions. Humble or grand, wood or marble, churches have given physical shape to humanity's highest spiritual and artistic aspirations over the past twenty centuries. These structures not only stand as monuments to God, they also offer revealing testimony to humanity's immense potential and constant effort to understand, express, and honor the Divine.Churches is a work of art that reflects the grandeur of its subject matter. Encompassing houses of worship fr
In addition, Churches offers floor plans, histories, and theological interpretations of almost 60 churches around the world, from the Pantheon in Rome to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Those more broadly informed about architecture will be drawn to the interview with Swiss-Italian architect Mario Botta--his first in-depth interview published in English. Interspersed with these chapters are photographic essays on such topics as "Building a Gothic Cathedral" and "Ancient Paths: Contemporary Labyrinths." All of the images and essays are presented in a format accessible to the general reader. --Michael Joseph Gross. The physical dimensions alone