Download or read book Churches and Convents of Goa written by Annabel Lopez and published by India Book House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built during the 16th and 17th centuries AD, the churches and convents of Goa -- the former capital of the Portuguese in India -- illustrate the evangelization of India. The book traces the spread of Christianity in Goa, the historic development of the churches and convents, particularly the Se Cathedral Complex, and the influence of European building styles on the indigenous architecture. Se Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Old Goa, is built in the Portuguese-Gothic style. With a Tuscan interior and a Corinthian exterior, its main altar is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria; paintings on either side depict scenes from her life. An interesting example of religious architecture is the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, adorned with gilded and carved woodwork, murals portraying scenes from the life of St. Francis, and a floor made substantially of carved gravestones. Briefly touching upon the building traditions and technology, the book also talks about other monuments and churches in Goa.

Download or read book Essays on Built Heritage of Portuguese Influence in Goa written by Sidh Losa Mendiratta and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Churches of Goa written by José Pereira and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively book presents a well-illustrated guide to the history and architecture of Goa's beautiful churches.

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Download or read book Magnificent Monuments of Old Goa written by Patrick J. Lobo and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Monuments in Old Goa written by Judilia Nunes and published by Delhi : Agam Kala Prakashan. This book was released on 1979 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Goa and Portugal written by Charles J. Borges and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at the 2nd Conference on "Goa and Portugal: History and Development" held in Goa during Sept. 6-9, 1999.

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