Liturgy And Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Hammond
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barrie and Rockliff, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight staining to FEP, tanned pages, minor chips and wear to DJ, previous owner's details to FEP.
This work presents a scholarly examination of the profound interplay between religious ritual and the physical spaces designed for worship. It chronicles how liturgical practices have historically shaped architectural forms, from ancient temples to modern churches, illustrating the theological underpinnings of sacred design. The author argues for a deeper understanding of how form and function converge in ecclesiastical structures, influencing both spiritual experience and communal identity. This insightful volume details the evolution of sacred architecture, offering a compelling perspective on the enduring dialogue between faith and built environment.
Author: Peter Hammond
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barrie and Rockliff, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight staining to FEP, tanned pages, minor chips and wear to DJ, previous owner's details to FEP.
This work presents a scholarly examination of the profound interplay between religious ritual and the physical spaces designed for worship. It chronicles how liturgical practices have historically shaped architectural forms, from ancient temples to modern churches, illustrating the theological underpinnings of sacred design. The author argues for a deeper understanding of how form and function converge in ecclesiastical structures, influencing both spiritual experience and communal identity. This insightful volume details the evolution of sacred architecture, offering a compelling perspective on the enduring dialogue between faith and built environment.