How To Read A Church: A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and ,

How To Read A ChurchRichard TaylorPublisherEbury pressPublication Date2003Pages224CategoryBritish Literature/Non-FictionTopics 20th Century Architecture\nLanguageEnglishISBN9781844130535BindingHardbackWeight322 (gms approx)Dimensions131 x 26 x 25 (mm approx)Description\nThis edition was published on 03/07/2003 and is in very good condition. This copy is pre-owned and will have been read. Its general condition is slight wear to corners and edges slightly shelfworn internally clean.SynopsisChurches 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 gui.