How to read a church

Taylor, R.

ISBN 10: 1844130533 / ISBN 13: 9781844130535

Published by Rider, 2003

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Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to read a church
• Publisher: Rider
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844130533
• ISBN 13: 9781844130535
• Binding: Hard covers, dust jacket
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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Synopsis

'[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.

About the Author

Richard Taylor was born in 1967. He studied English at Oxford University and Law at London University, and now lives and works in South Yorkshire. He has lectured on Christian symbolism to people of many faiths and those of none. He is the presenter of the acclaimed BBC TV series 'Churches: How to Read Them', inspired by this book.