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Churches

Door Judith Dupré

Categorie
Kathedralen & Kerken
Boeknummer
#260082
Titel
Churches
Auteur
Dupré, Judith
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
HarperCollins
Jaar van uitgave
2001
ISBN10
0060194383
ISBN13
9780060194383
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
Churches is a work that reflects the grandeur of its subject matter. In this book, Judith Dupre presents an architectural tour of fifty-nine of the world's most enduring Christian churches, from such celebrated landmarks as St. 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. Special theme essays cover the earliest Christian churches, the construction of Gothic cathedrals, the evolution of the baptismal font, churches designed by contemporary artists, and the revival of meditative labyrinth walking. With photographs and essays, this book offers a nuanced p... (Lees verder)ortrait of each structure, blending its architectural history with a deep appreciation for art and a reverence for religious traditions. Encompassing houses of worship from six major Christian denominations and all corners of the earth, Churches is a chronology of faith and achievement that will inspire anyone interested in architecture, art, travel, religion, or photography.
Pagina's
168
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 20,00

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