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A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture ' 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 Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139781844130535
eBay Product ID (ePID)89105286
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
Publication NameHow to Read a Church
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTechnology
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
AuthorDr Richard Taylor
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height204 mm
Item Weight336 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDr Richard Taylor
TopicReligious History, Christianity