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How To Read A Church

Author: Dr Richard Taylor  

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A unique, accessible guide to the common symbols and meanings in church art and architecture' a gem of a book' SpectatorChurches 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 guide to the history, meanings and messages of these beautiful buildings and the treasures they contain.

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About the Author

Richard Taylor was born in 1967. He studied English at Cambridge University and Law at London University, and now lives and works as a lawyer in Sheffield. He is the author of the bestselling book How To Read A Church and presenter of the BBC4 series Churches- How To Read Them, inspired by his book.

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Publisher
Ebury Publishing | Rider & Co
Published
25th January 2024
Pages
272
ISBN
9781846047770

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