Items related to How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and...
How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals - Hardcover
'[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.
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"For church crawlers or occasional visitors who want to know how to read a church properly, Richard Taylor's gem of a book is the answer" (The Spectator)
"A handy crash course in church literacy" (Christopher Howse Daily Telegraph)
"This intriguing guide will make any church visit a more enriching trip" (Good Book Guide)
"fascinating and highly informative reading" (Heritage Today)
"a truly fascinating guide" (Good Times)
Book Description:
"A handy crash course in church literacy" (Christopher Howse Daily Telegraph)
"This intriguing guide will make any church visit a more enriching trip" (Good Book Guide)
"fascinating and highly informative reading" (Heritage Today)
"a truly fascinating guide" (Good Times)
A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRider
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1844130533
- ISBN 13 9781844130535
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages272
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 14.28
Shipping:
£ 3.42
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
How to Read a Church : A Guide to Images@@ Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1844130533
Buy New
£ 14.28
Convert currency
Stock Image
How to Read a Church
Published by
Ebury Publishing 2003-07-03, London
(2003)
ISBN 10: 1844130533
ISBN 13: 9781844130535
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781844130535
Buy New
£ 14.99
Convert currency
Seller Image
How To Read A Church (Hardcover)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2003)
ISBN 10: 1844130533
ISBN 13: 9781844130535
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture' a gem of a book' SpectatorChurches 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. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781844130535
Buy New
£ 20.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9781844130535-GDR
Buy New
£ 15.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
How To Read A Church
Published by
Vintage Publishing
(2004)
ISBN 10: 1844130533
ISBN 13: 9781844130535
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 6
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. '[a] gem of a book' SpectatorChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read.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. Seller Inventory # B9781844130535
Buy New
£ 16.10
Convert currency
Stock Image
How to Read a Church
Published by
Ebury Press
(2003)
ISBN 10: 1844130533
ISBN 13: 9781844130535
New
Hardcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. 2003. 0th Edition. Hardcover. This guide informs visitors to churches and cathedrals how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture. It explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AGR; AMN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 206 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 344. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781844130535
Buy New
£ 18.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
How to Read a Church : A Guide to Images@@ Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781844130535_new
Buy New
£ 17.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
How to Read a Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 8.07x5.31x0.91 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1844130533
Buy New
£ 18.07
Convert currency
Seller Image
How to Read a Church : A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals [Hardcover ]
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781844130535
Buy New
£ 28.38
Convert currency
Stock Image
How to Read a Church : A Guide to Images@@ Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1844130533
Buy New
£ 25.13
Convert currency