How to read a church: an illustrated guide to images, symbols and meanings in churches and cathedrals
by Taylor, Richard 1967-.
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BookPublisher: Rider 2004Edition: Illustrated ed.ISBN: 9781844132386; 1844132382.Classification number: 726.5 TAYSubject(s): Church architecture | Symbolism in architecture | Christian art and symbolism | Church decoration and ornamentSubject: This guide to how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters. In this edition full colour photographs show all key features and details.
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Bibliography: p. 266
Includes index
This guide to how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters. In this edition full colour photographs show all key features and details.
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