Churches - Hardcover

Dupre, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060194383 ISBN 13: 9780060194383

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2001

Synopsis

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 portrait 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.

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Synopsis:

With stunning colour photographs and lively, informative text, Churches tells the fascinating stories of 65 houses of worship from six major denominations. From the gilded halls of St. Peter's Basilica to the rustic beauty of St. Francisco de Asis in New Mexico, each essay illuminates the unique historical, spiritual, and architectural significance of its church, while the volume as a whole traces our everchanging conceptions of the sacred. This luxurious book is a powerful account of faith and achievement that will inspire anyone who loves churches, art, or history.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0060194383
• ISBN 13: 9780060194383
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172