The grandeur of St Peter's, the Baroque ecstasy of the churches at Cholula in Mexico, the intimate peace of Fairford Church in Gloucestershire...Throughout the world, amidst the increasing materialism of largely secular societies, churches attract travellers, tourists, historians and worshippers as almost never before. The reasons for this apparent paradox are not difficult to see, and they point to the widespread appeal of this spectacularly illustrated book. The clarity, knowledge and insight of Edward Norman's chronological survey are supported and enhanced by a brilliantly researched collection of illustrations and photographs. The result is a perfect mix between the most-loved master buildings - from Hagia Sophia to Tokyo Cathedral - and the freshness of the less familiar - a mission church in Paraguay, a Baroque shrine in Goa. And we see how every age has found its own way of expressing its particular vision, down to modern times, 'the great age of Christian expansion', when the initiative seems to be shifting away from Europe to South America and Africa. The totality of Christian worship, a union of theology, spiritual experience and art, has nowhere been more fluently and movingly conveyed.
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This lavish production is an easily accessible guide to 2000 years of church architecture and history by the author of several works on worldwide Christianity and Roman Catholicism in England. Norman (who is also Dean and Chaplain, Christ Church Coll., Canterbury) treats a weighty subject with a light, anecdotal touch; at times the text reads almost like a travelog. This is primarily a survey of how church styles came to be adopted, variations occurred, and geographical distribution produced both similarities and further variations. It is intended to assist visitors in interpreting the historical, emotional, and decorative associations inspired by existing structures throughout the world. The chapters on Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, and modern church architecture are particularly strong. A fine addition to general and specialized collections.
- Russell T. Clement, Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Ut.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Russell T. Clement, Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Ut.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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An authoritative overview...a scholarly work as well as an uplifting picture book. -- Chicago Sun-Times
Beautifully illustrated history of ecclesiastical architecture...pragmatically intermingles social, functional, and aesthetic factors. -- Historic Preservation
If there was no definitive book on church architecture, there is now....a sensitive, thoughtful volume. -- Booklist
Takes readers on a journey through 2000 years of church heritage. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
The chapters on Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, and modern church architecture are particularly strong. -- Library Journal --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Beautifully illustrated history of ecclesiastical architecture...pragmatically intermingles social, functional, and aesthetic factors. -- Historic Preservation
If there was no definitive book on church architecture, there is now....a sensitive, thoughtful volume. -- Booklist
Takes readers on a journey through 2000 years of church heritage. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
The chapters on Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, and modern church architecture are particularly strong. -- Library Journal --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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I collect books on church architecture and most of them are nice books filled with pictures and usually a brief comment on the photos. This one surpassed my expectations by also giving an excellent history of the church related to the evolving styles of church architecture. Well done!
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Excellent photographs, most of which I had not seen before. Well written and well printed. As an architect and a pastor, I have enjoyed the book immensely.
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