Secret language of churches & cathedrals, the: decoding the sacred symbolism of christianity's holy building
Auteur :
Stemp, Richard
Éditeur :
Watkins Media Limited
ISBN :
9781780289618
Date de publication :
21 juil. 2016
Dimensions :
23,4 x 17,9 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
714 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Who is depicted in that stained glass window? What is the significance of those geometric figures? Why are there fierce-looking beasts carved amidst all that beauty? Is there a deeper purpose behind the play of light and space in the nave? Why is there a pelican on the lectern and ornate foliage on the pillars?