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This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne. It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries, and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments and curious carvings.
This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.
Sommario
Preface
Introduction
The Art of the Early English Church
Norman England: A New Sculpture of Power and Domination
Stained Glass at Canterbury Cathedral
Medieval Musicians at Beverley, East Yorkshire
Masterpieces of Medieval Woodcarving
The Contribution of the Medieval Painters
Village Life: A Year in the Life of a Medieval Peasant
Village Life: Medieval Life from Birth to Death
The Monuments: The Theatre of Piety
The Monuments: The Theatre of Pomp and Pride
The Monuments: The Theatre of War
The Monuments: The Theatre of Pathos
Jacobean and Baroque Woodwork
Portrait of a Cotswold Churchyard
Eighteenth-Century Interiors
Victorian Interiors: The Beauty of Holiness
Curiosities: Oddities and Bygones
The Nation Remembers the Wars
Modern Art
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Matthew Byrne
Riassunto
This celebration of some of the greatest art, architecture and furniture to be found in English churches offers a fascinating account of centuries of accumulated wealth, and is set off by a selection of breathtaking photographs by Matthew Byrne. It covers changing architectural styles across the centuries, and prominent examples of artistic work, including stained glass, rood screens, church monuments and curious carvings.
This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.
Prefazione
Publishing in association with The National Churches Trust, this book offers a luxurious guide to the amazing architecture, art and furniture found in Churches across England.
Testo aggiuntivo
The Treasures of English Churches will make your soul soar.
