How to Read a Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Book by Richard Taylor
A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture Churches and cathedrals play an essential part in our heritage. As community-centred places of worship and as important tourist attractions, they are... Google Books
Originally published: 2003
Author: Richard Taylor
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Churches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols--all of which are packed with meaning.
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Rather than this book being a guide to 'reading' a church, it is more along the lines of a 'dictionary' of symbolic usage of church imagery, and outside of ...
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Jul 14, 2004 · 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 ...
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How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals ; Paperback: 256 pages ; Publisher: Hidden Spring; unknown edition (July 1 2005).
From major themes to small but vital details, How to Read a Church will serve as a fascinating guide to the history, meanings, and messages of these beautiful ...