Monasteries - Hardcover

Parragon Books

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ISBN 10: 1407564099 ISBN 13: 9781407564098

Publisher: Parragon Books, 2010

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Immerse yourself in the mysterious cosmos of the monastic world. Monasteries are places of spirituality, closely binding faith and learning. This book examines the traditions of Christian; Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic monastic architecture from its early beginnings to the present. In introducing the world of the monasteries with its unique artistic and architectural forms, this book asks such questions as what were the rules that governed life in the monasteries and convents? What were the ideals that inspired - and continue to inspire - the form taken by monastic buildings?

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For this book, editors Markus Hattstein and Peter Delius have gathered contributions from renowned scholars in the disciplines of art history, history, archaeology, and architecture who convey their expertise vividly and clearly.

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