Sacred architecture
This book is a vivid, richly illustrated exploration of the symbolism and significance of sacred architectural forms - from spires and minarets to pyramids and temples - and of how different cultures translate their complex beliefs into physical structures. In an authoritative and thoroughly accessi...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Duncan Baird Publishers
2003
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Add Tag | Summary: | This book is a vivid, richly illustrated exploration of the symbolism and significance of sacred architectural forms - from spires and minarets to pyramids and temples - and of how different cultures translate their complex beliefs into physical structures. In an authoritative and thoroughly accessible text, the authors explain the links between cosmologies and the construction of buildings, and describe the activities of worship, sacrifice and performance within sacred spaces. |
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| Physical Description: | 184 pages illustrations (some colour), maps 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-174) and index |
| ISBN: | 1904292100 |
Sacred architecture