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Paperback. Wall paintings are a unique art form, complementing, and yet distinctly separate from, other religious imagery in churches. This book presents many of the surviving examples of medieval church wall paintings. Num Pages: 380 pages, 261, 255 colour, 6 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; ACK; AFC; AMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 24. Weight in Grams: 996. 380 pages, 261, 255 colour, 6 black and white. Wall paintings are a unique art form, complementing, and yet distinctly separate from, other religious imagery in churches. This book presents many of the surviving examples of medieval church wall paintings. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; ACK; AFC; AMN. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 24. Weight: 994.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
380
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843834847
ISBN
9781843834847
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.20

Paperback. Black Country chapels Num Pages: 144 pages, chiefly Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AMN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 248 x 14. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750939904
ISBN
9780750939904
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. This title explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. Num Pages: 320 pages, 41 b/w photographs, 2 tables. BIC Classification: AMN; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504. A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral. 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. This title explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AMN; AMX. Dimension: 234 x 143 x 19. Weight: 500.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
With a New Preface
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520269996
ISBN
9780520269996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.31

Hardcover. This comprehensive, interdisciplinary collection illuminates many previously unexplored aspects of the Basilica of San Lorenzo's history, extending from its Early Christian foundation to the modern era. San Lorenzo depicts this church as a living Florentine institution, continually reshaped by complex historical forces. Editor(s): Gaston, Robert W.; Waldman, Louis A. Series: Villa I Tatti Series. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; ACND; AMN; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 27 x 21. .
Publisher
Villa I Tatti
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674975675
ISBN
9780674975675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.88
€ 90.07

Hardcover. Fully-illustrated colour guide to Ethiopian basilicas Num Pages: 160 pages, 193 colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; AMN; AMX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 289 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Publisher
I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784537258
ISBN
9781784537258
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.49
€ 54.79

Hardcover. 30 outstanding examples of contemporary religious architecture Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 298 x 263 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1872.
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714868950
ISBN
9780714868950
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 48.15

Hardcover. Editor(s): Carr, Annemarie Weyl; Nicolaides, Andreas. Series: Dumbarton Oaks Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages, 190 color illustrations, 22 halftones, 10 line illustrations, 1 map, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1DVC; AFC; AMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 236 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2242.
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884023494
ISBN
9780884023494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.90
€ 72.57

Paperback. With an introduction to the world of bells and bell-ringing, this book explains how bells are made and how a ringing installation works. It explains the nature of change ringing, which has mathematical as well as musical aspects. It provides insights into the ringing community, and more. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: AMN; AVRJ; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747814337
ISBN
9780747814337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.17

Paperback. 96 pages, 184 illustrations incl 104 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Yorkshire Churches have changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; AMN; WQP. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 10. Weight: 310.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445606675
ISBN
9781445606675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.89

Paperback. This handy, easy-to-carry book will provide the reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of the church. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: AMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396. A Crash Course in Ecclesiatical Architecture. 256 pages, Illustrations (some col.). This handy, easy-to-carry book will provide the reader with a strictly visual approach to reading the architecture of the church. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AMN. Dimension: 168 x 138 x 19. Weight: 394.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408128367
ISBN
9781408128367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.29

Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, 247 colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1D; AMN; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 315 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1768.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764348402
ISBN
9780764348402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 35.80

Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AGR; AMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271050614
ISBN
9780271050614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.33
€ 90.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AMN; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 920.
Publisher
Ibis Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892541737
ISBN
9780892541737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.19

paperback. Even in an age of soaring skyscrapers and cavernous sports stadiums, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, with its immense, terracotta-tiled cupola, retains a rare power to astonish. This book tells the story of how the cupola was raised, from its conception to its consecration. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; AMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 156.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099526780
ISBN
9780099526780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. From the Middle Ages, parsonages - vicarages and rectories, and later manses, presbyteries and chapel. This study draws on the evidence of architecture, official documents, private records, literary accounts and contemporary and modern images to build a picture of parsonages and their occupants. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMN; AMX; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149. .
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
88
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784421373
ISBN
9781784421373
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.46

Paperback. Takes you through the counties of England. This guide explores Saxon churches, reflective of simple faith; Norman churches with rugged arches and powerful pillars, stamping their authority, gothic churches with their soaring arches; Decorated and Perpendicular churches made glorious with Early English style and craftsmanship. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AMN; HRCC2; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785036576
ISBN
9781785036576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.08

Paperback. This guide to the convent Saint Marie de la Tourette near Lyon provides plans, details, photographs and information about the impressive building. In 1952 Le Corbusier was commissioned to design the church, and the result represented a significant step in modern religious architecture. Series: Le Corbusier Guides. Num Pages: 136 pages, 72 illustrations. BIC Classification: AMB; AMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 120 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Birkhäuser Architecture
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764362980
ISBN
9783764362980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.44

Paperback. Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion. 281 pages, 45 b/w pls. Oxbow says: Subtitled 'A Patronage History', this book examines the commissioning and financing of works of art and architecture in the Benedictine monasteries and nunneries of south-west England from 1300 to the Dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; 3JB; AMN; HBJD1; HBLC1. Dimension: 171 x 228 x 25. Weight: 880.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
281
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837596
ISBN
9781843837596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.10

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Merrell Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858946429
ISBN
9781858946429
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.00

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.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844130535
ISBN
9781844130535
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

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