Architecture: religious buildings Books
Viella The Mystic Cave: A History of the Nativity Church
Book Synopsis
£76.95
Viella Editrice Objects, Relics, and Migrants: The Basilica of
Book Synopsis
£50.35
L'Erma Di Bretschneider La Decorazione Tardo-Gotica Della Chiesa Di S
Book Synopsis
£39.90
Franco Cosimo Panini The Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence
Book Synopsis
£521.25
Franco Cosimo Panini Editore The Basilica of San Francesco
Book SynopsisAn extraordinary witness to religious faith, the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi is one of the great monuments of Italy, a treasure-house of masterpieces by great painters such Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti. The book illustrates the entire artistic patrimony of the Basilica, showing the frescoes that were damaged or destroyed during the 1997 earthquake, both in their original condition and as they now appear after restoration. This title includes texts by G. Bonsanti, M.M. Donato, G.B. Fidanza, A. Franci, A. Iacuzzi, P. Magro, F. Martin, L. Meoni, P. Mercurelli Salati, A. Monciatti, E. Neri Lusanna, R.P. Novello, G. Rocchi Coopmans de Yoldi, G. Ruf, G. Sapori. Photographs by E. and S. Ciol, G. Roli, G. Ruf. "Mirabilia Italiae" is a series unique in the world.It owes its existence to an innovative and ambitious project: an Atlas of the great monuments of Italy that will display them in all their details, from the best known to the least. This series represents a completely new way of documenting art. "Mirabilia Italiae" provides a guided tour of each monument, fully and accurately explained. Each Atlas contains hundreds of colour photographs, arranged in a precise topographical sequence and accompanied by diagrams showing the exact location of each detail. The Atlas is complemented by a volume of texts edited by the premier scholars in the field, consisting of critical essays and descriptive notes. Essays examine the monument from the art-historical point of view, and record the alterations it has undergone over time. Descriptive notes analyse the content and significance of the images.Extensive cross-references link the essays and notes to the images, facilitating consultation of the work. The General Editor of "Mirabilia Italiae" is Salvatore Settis, Director of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa.
£682.50
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Il Paesaggio Suburbano Di Roma Dall'antichita Al
Book Synopsis
£293.55
L'Erma Di Bretschneider I Santuari Rurali Nella Calabria Greca
Book Synopsis
£161.50
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Il Tempio Dorico del Foro Triangolare Di Pompei
Book Synopsis
£228.00
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Caelius I: Santa Maria in Domnica, San Tommaso in
Book Synopsis
£51.00
L'Erma Di Bretschneider The Basilica of Maxentius: Monument, Materials,
Book Synopsis
£131.10
Viella Editrice La Basilica Di San Francesco Ad Assisi: Pittori,
Book Synopsis
£42.75
L'Erma Di Bretschneider La Cattedrale Di Ferrara in Eta Medievale: Fasi
Book Synopsis
£341.05
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Da Cereatae Marianae All'abbazia Di Casamari
Book Synopsis
£164.35
L'Erma Di Bretschneider La Cattedrale Di Padova: Archeologia Storia Arte
Book Synopsis
£409.45
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Caelius II. Pars Superior: La Basilica Dei Santi
Book Synopsis
£492.10
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Quaderni Dell'istituto Di Storia
Book Synopsis
£86.45
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Quaderni Dell'istituto Di Storia
Book Synopsis
£159.60
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Le Chiese Di Corneto Nel XII E XIII Secolo: Tra
Book Synopsis
£91.20
L'Erma Di Bretschneider La Santissima Trinita in Monte Oliveto
Book Synopsis
£218.50
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Santa Prisca Allaventino
Book Synopsis
£98.80
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Architettura E Spazio Sacro Nella Modernita
Book Synopsis
£87.40
Peeters Publishers Semiotics and Church Architecture
Book SynopsisIn recent decades semiotics has succeeded in establishing itself as a discipline with international recognition. As a discipline specifically devoted to the study of signs and sign systems, it is relevant to the discipline of theology, working as it does with verbal and non-verbal signs. Since 1976 Semanet, a Dutch study group, has applied Greimassian semiotics to linguistic theological statements. More recently, Gerard Lukken undertook the analysis of church buildings. It was at that stage that Mark Searle joint Semanet during a sabbatical leave. He applied the analytical method to a particular church: SS. Peter and Paul in Tilburg, which is of interest both as a representative modern church and as a particularly intruiging object for semiotic analysis. The book shows how Greimassian semiotic theory as it relates to architecture was developed into a usable method for analysing particular church buildings and then demonstrates how such an analysis might be conducted. The book contains numerous full color reproductions. Gerard Lukken (1933) is professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Liturgical Institute at the Theological Faculty of Tilburg. He studied at the Diocesan Seminary in Haaren, the Pontificia Universita Gregoriana in Rome, and the Institut Superieur de Liturgie in Paris. Mark Searle (1941-1992) was associated professor of pastoral liturgy at the Notre Dame University in Notre Dame (Indiana, USA). He studied at the Franciscan House of Studies in East Bergholt (United Kingdom), the Institut Superieur de Liturgie in Paris, the Liturgisches Institut in Trier and the Pontificio Ateneo di Sant'Antonio in Rome.
£36.64
Amsterdam University Press Financing Cathedral Building in the Middle Ages:
Book SynopsisThis first comprehensive overview of the process of commissioning and financing the construction of cathedrals in the Middle Ages reveals a financing system almost as monumental as the cathedrals themselves. Here we follow the historian on a fascinating examination of construction accounts and other sources – extant but never so minutely explored – bringing the bishop and the chapter to account, as it were. The book is divided into two parts. The first gives a broad overview of the resources on which medieval commissioners could draw, including contributions from the bishop, chapter, sovereign, city and, above all, the faithful of the diocese in which the cathedral was erected. The second part is a case study of the financing of construction at Utrecht Cathedral, whose archives are among the best preserved in Europe, followed by a brief discussion of the financing of several other cathedral building projects throughout Europe and of the church of St Peter’s in Rome.Trade Review"The book ... is likely to become the standard point of reference for anyone interested in its subject. But it is much more than that, as it gives invaluable insights into the financial realities of some of Europe's major religious institutions, and opens a windo on important aspects of medieval culture." - P.S. Barnwell, Kellogg College, University of Oxford "What he has given us is a masterly piece of fine scholarship, describing and clarifying many difficult questions of institutional history with respect to cathedral building in the late Middle Ages. From this point of view, the book will remain a classic. It will be a precious and necessary basis for further research about problems of structural change in the period concerned" -- Prof.em. Herman Van der Wee, Anthony Van Dyck Chair, U.C.L.A. "[...] deze monumentale , schitterend gedrukte, en erudiete, maar steeds even vlot leesbare [...] economische analyse , die haar kracht ontleent [...] aan de voortdurende verwijzing naar andere domeinen en dimensies van de geloofsbeleving'" -- Prof. Dr. Willem Frijhoff, Emeritus professor of Early Modern History, VU University "[...] Depuis quelques années des études importantes telles celles de Duby [...] ont démontré à juste titre la nécessité de replacer [...] les cahtédrales non seulement dans leur cadre culturel et artistique, mais aussi dans leur contexte social, économique et administratif. L'étude de W.H.Vroom [...] s'insère parfaitement [...] dans le genre de travaux aussi bien pas ses buts que par ses qualités" - Prof.em.dr. Frans Verhaeghe
£150.00
Bookwell Publications The Grandeur of Granite Shiva-Yogini Temples of
Book SynopsisMadhya Pradesh's rich history features ancient rock dwellers, Vedic hymns by River Narmada, and temples from different rulers. The Shiva-Yogini Temple of Vyas Bhadora, a hidden gem, displays Chandellas era architecture. Protected since 1989, it awaits restoration to draw visitors keen on medieval India's splendor.
£37.49
Sharada Publishing House Himalayan Buddhist Art and Architecture
Book SynopsisImages are mute spectators of the past ages. Their fine craftsmanship, beauty and polish convey much more than their values. To identify images and architectural remains is a difficult task. India is very rich in both the fields. Indian art of Himalayan region has not only covered the territory of India but its influence is also noticed on other countries like Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and China located in the Himalayan tract. The art and architecture of Himalayan tract is mostly Buddhist but it is different from those which developed in the plain area of Indian Territory. The art and architecture of Himalayan region was influenced by Mahayana and Vajrayana form of Buddhism. In this book, the author has tried his best to cover all the aspects of Buddhist art and architecture prevalent in this zone. The present book deals with the Buddhist art and architecture of Indian Himalayan region, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and China. Definition of a few technical terms used in the book is also given in the glossary. 34 Col. Ilustrations
£102.59
Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd Monsoon Mosques
Book Synopsis
£23.75
Niyogi Books The Churches of India
Book Synopsis
£35.62
Lector House Bell's Cathedrals: A Short Account Of Romsey
Book Synopsis
£8.55
Astral International Pvt. Ltd. Bells Cathedrals The Cathedral Church Of
Book Synopsis
£8.55
Lector House Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Durham
Book Synopsis
£9.00
Lector House Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of
Book Synopsis
£9.35
Lector House Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Wells
Book Synopsis
£10.20
Melissa Publishing House I Architektoniki Tis Monis Tou Osiou Louka
Book Synopsis
£49.50
Kapon Editions Kapela Sistina, nea ermineutiki prosegisi meta
Book SynopsisThe Sistine Chapel enchants the visitor by the splendid harmony it radiates as a concept fully realised, by the unmatched artistic qualities of the individual works, the profound ideas that govern the planning of the paintings and the splendid, robust and lively figures created by Michelangelo and other artists. In this book, jointly produced by the Musei Vaticani and Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the chapel' s paintings are examined in relation to the theological interpretations prevailing in that period. Many of these works have already been presented in isolation by leading experts on the chapel, with detailed descriptions and comments. However, its recent restoration makes possible a new approach to interpreting the pictures, based among other factors on the symbolism of the colours. Greek language text. 186 illus., most colour.Trade Reviewfrom reviews of the English language edition, published by Abbeville Press "...Beautifully and lavishly illustrated the book brings new arguments, new insights, and new photographs into the fray ... with an abundance of detailed illustrations that strengthen and enhance our understanding of this unique work of art. A marvelous addition to the Abbeville roster of outstanding art books." Art Times "Even if readers resist accepting every detail of the authors argument regarding the chapels theological complexity, they will be stimulated by the learned discussion and attracted to the books high-quality production." Choice "This new study ... reveals the profound theological vision encoded in the allegorical imagery of the chapels breathtaking paintings. ... All in all, an intellectual and aesthetic feast." The Catholic Answer Table of ContentsΠΕΡΙΕΧΟΜΕΝΑ ΣΗΜΕΙΩΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΕΚΔΟΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΛΟΓΟΣ ΜΑΡΙΝΑ ΛΑΜΠΡΑΚΗ–ΠΛΑΚΑ ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΠΡΩΤΟ ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΣΚΗΝΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΙΝΗΣ ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗΣ ΕΠΙ ΣΙΞΤΟΥ Δ΄ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟ ΟΙ ΝΩΠΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ ΤΟΥ ΜΙΧΑΗΛ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΥ ΜΠΟΥΟΝΑΡΟΤΙ ΕΠΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ Β΄ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΡΙΤΟ ΟΙ ΣΙΒΥΛΛΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΟΙ ΠΡΟΦΗΤΕΣ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟ ΟΙ ΕΝΝΕΑ ΝΩΠΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΡΟΦΗΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΒΙΒΛΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΓΕΝΕΣΕΩΣ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΠΕΜΠΤΟ Η «ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ» ΤΟΥ ΜΙΧΑΗΛ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΥ ΕΠΙΛΟΓΟΣ ΣΗΜΕΙΩΣΕΙΣ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ ΕΥΡΕΤΗΡΙΟ
£87.40
The American University in Cairo Press Ibn Tulun: His Lost City and Great Mosque
Book SynopsisAhmad ibn Tulun (835-84), the son of a Turkic slave in the Abbasid court of Baghdad, became the founder of the first independent state in Egypt since antiquity, and builder of Egypt's short-lived third capital of the Islamic era, al-Qata'i' and its great congregational mosque. After recounting the story of Ibn Tulun and his successors, architectural historian Tarek Swelim presents a topographic survey of al-Qata'i', a city lost since its complete destruction in 905. He then provides a detailed architectural analysis of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, which was spared the destruction and is now the oldest surviving mosque in Egypt and Africa, from the time of its completion until today. Rare archival illustrations and early photographs document the changing appearance and uses of the mosque in modern times, while extraordinary 3D computer renderings take us back in time to recreate its architectural development through its early centuries. Plans, drawings, and maps complement the history, while striking modern color photographs showcase the elegant simplicity of the building's architecture and decoration.This definitive and generously illustrated book will appeal to scholars and students of Islamic art history, as well as to anyone interested in or inspired by the beauty of early mosque architecture.
£37.99
The American University in Cairo Press The Mosques of Egypt
Book SynopsisLess than ten years after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, the new religion of Islam arrived in Egypt with the army of Amr ibn al-As in AD 641. Amr immediately established his capital at al-Fustat, just south of modern Cairo, and there he built Africa's first mosque, one still in regular use today. Since then, governors, caliphs, sultans, amirs, beys, pashas, among others, have built mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums throughout Egypt in a changing sequence of Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman, and modern styles. In this fully color-illustrated, large-format volume, a leading historian of Islamic art and culture celebrates the great variety of Egypt's mosques and related religious buildings, from the early congregational mosques, through the medieval mausoleum-madrasas, to the neighborhood mosques of the Ottoman and modern periods. With outstanding architectural photography and authoritative analytical texts, this book will be valued as the finest on the subject by scholars and general readers alike.
£45.00
Rich Publishers Patan Vabaha
Book SynopsisThe history of the Buddhist monastic courtyard and its objects is presented along with 42 inscriptions, dating from 1596 CE to 2021.
£37.99
Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust Monuments of the Kathmandu Valley Before and
Book SynopsisIn Nepal, most damaged monuments were rebuilt rather than repaired. Even repairable monuments were rebuilt due to the Nepal Governmentâs Procurement Act which makes it more complicated to do repairs by working directly with skilled local artisans rather than rebuilding with contractors.
£89.55
Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust Restoration of Itumbaha
Book SynopsisOf some 83 Buddhist monasteries in the old city, only three preserve their historical shape without modern encroachments. That the ownership of this monastery is still controlled by the sangha, the monastic community of elders, makes it one of the very few monuments in the city where interventions are even possible.
£33.24
Rich Publishers Essays on culture and history of Bhaktapur
Book SynopsisPrevious publications include Tiered Temples of Nepal (1988), The Ancient Settlements of the Kathmandu Valley (2001), The Brick and the Bull â An account of Handigaun, the ancient capital of Nepal (2002) and Temples of the Nepal Valley (2009).
£44.18
£60.16
Viella Editrice La Chiesa Di Santa Maria Dei Servi: E La Comunita Veneziana Dei Servi Di Maria. (Secoli XIV-XIX)
£55.10
£38.95
Edizioni Terra Santa Turchia: Chiese E Monasteri Di Tradizione Siriaca
£29.00
Casemate Publishers Artifacts of Mourning: Archaeology of the Historic Burial Ground of the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Book SynopsisIn 2016, construction workers in Philadelphia unexpectedly uncovered a long forgotten burial ground. Archaeologists quickly discovered this was the location of the burial ground of the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, used as early as 1722. It was thought to have been exhumed and moved in 1859. Months of excavations revealed almost 500 individual burials still remained.This book shares the complex story of the discovery and excavations. It provides backgrounds of the church, Philadelphia, and the religious climate of the time to give context to the thousands of artifacts that were discovered and are presented in their entirety. The numerous coffin handles and plaques link directly back to English production and are embedded with powerful mortuary symbols. Highlighting cultural exchange between colonial America and England, Artifacts of Mourning provides an important record of 18th- and 19th-century funerary culture.Table of ContentsList of figures Acknowledgements Foreword Preface 1. Introduction 2. The First Baptist Church of Philadelphia and Burial Ground 3. Excavating an Historic Burial Ground 4. Religious Revival and Mourning in the 18th and 19th Century 5. Evidence of Funerary Dress and Textiles 6. Coffins from the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia Burial Ground 7. Miscellaneous Artifacts from the Burial Ground 8. Funerary Symbolism: Handle Grip Plates and Lid Plaques 9. On the Archaeology of Mourning References
£35.18
