Book description
Visiting historic buildings is one of Britain's most popular pursuits. But, all too often, visitors are frustrated by existing guidebooks, which assume much prior knowledge of architectural history and terms. This highly illustrated, accessible book presents a completely new look at cathedrals, abbeys and churches through the eyes of a…
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This is a great introduction to the architecture of cathedrals, abbeys, and churches—a friendly guided tour of various periods, styles, and techniques that shows us how buildings and carvings in stone have evolved. New cathedrals in their day represented state-of-the-art magnificence, inspiring awe, and they continue to do so now.
If you wonder how weighty stone can soar heavenwards, take on lacy airiness, and capture light, this book will help you to appreciate the skills, craftsmanship, and often bravery required of masons whose names are usually unknown to us.
From Linda's list on sculptors real or fictional past and present.
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