Download or read book English Parish Churches written by Edwin Smith and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1989 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smith's 214 photographs of parish churches are accompanied by a text setting the buildings in their social and historical context, as well as including notes by Olive Cook, Smith's widow.
Download or read book Medieval Wall Paintings written by Roger Rosewell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The medieval wall paintings that remain in English churches are for the most part shadows of their former selves – the rare fragments of this beautiful art to have survived not only the Reformation but also successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration. The whitewashed walls of most parish churches belie the riot of colour and decoration that once adorned them, but the remnants of paintings tucked into corners or rescued from later layers of paint help us to understand the role of art in medieval religion. Roger Rosewell here offers a guide to the role played by medieval wall paintings, as religious, didactic and commemorative works of art, telling the stories of those who created them and those who used them on a daily basis. He also compares and contrasts religious and domestic wall paintings, using beautiful colour photography throughout.
Download or read book English Parish Churches and Chapels written by Matthew Byrne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are over 40,000 churches and chapels in the United Kingdom. The earliest were built by the first Anglo-Saxon Christians and about 10,000 were built before the Reformation in the sixteenth century. This beautifully illustrated book features photographic portraits and descriptions of 26 English churches and chapels: ancient and modern, large and small, urban and rural. It reveals the beauty of this group of buildings, the history and significance of which are unmatched anywhere in the world. This book is published in association with The National Churches Trust, a national, independent charity dedicated to supporting church buildings across the UK.
Download or read book England s Thousand Best Churches written by Simon Jenkins and published by Penguin Global. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Organised by county, each church is described - often with delightful asides - and given a star-rating from one to five. All of the county sections are prefaced by a map locating each church, and lavishly illustrated with colour photos from the Country Life archive. Jenkins contends that these churches house a gallery of vernacular art without equal in the world. Here, he brings that museum to public attention.
Download or read book Arts Crafts Churches written by Alec Hamilton and published by Lund Humphries Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These churches are visually arresting, with often quaint, at times far-fetched and capricious exteriors. Internally, they often contain beautiful works of art, including reredoses, pulpits, lecterns, pews, doors, lighting, stained glass and altars. They also tell a fascinating story about religion as Britain entered the age of modernity. While the architects were often religiously sceptical, they were still committed to making beauty, despite their ambivalence about its higher purpose. Beginning with an introductory section in which author Alec Hamilton sets out the social and political context in which these churches were designed and constructed; on the Arts & Crafts more generally; and on the architects' and clients' beliefs, this book is then divided into regional sections: West Country; the South of England; the South East; London; the Home Counties; the Marches; the West Midlands; the East Midlands; the East of England; the North West; Yorkshire; the North of England; Wales; Scotland. Each section is headed by a short essay highlighting key architects and descriptions of notable churches within each region.
Download or read book The Historical Growth of The English Parish Church written by Alexander Hamilton Thompson and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-24 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fascinating evolution of one of England’s most iconic institutions in The Historical Growth of The English Parish Church by Alexander Hamilton Thompson. This enlightening work traces the development of the parish church from its early roots to its modern-day form, shedding light on its significance within both the community and religious practice. Thompson provides a detailed narrative, offering an in-depth examination of how the parish church has evolved through the centuries. From its architectural changes to its role in the everyday life of the people, this book presents a comprehensive study of an enduring symbol of English culture.But what exactly has shaped the transformation of the English parish church? What forces—social, political, and religious—have played a pivotal role in its growth? This book invites you to reflect on how these factors have molded one of history’s most enduring institutions. The story of the English parish church is not just one of bricks and mortar; it’s a reflection of the changing tides of English society itself. Thompson's insightful analysis helps readers understand how the church became a central figure in both faith and community, adapting to the evolving needs of the people it served. Are you ready to uncover the secrets behind the growth of the English parish church and the forces that shaped its history?If you’re fascinated by history, architecture, or religious studies, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge about one of England’s most cherished institutions. Thompson’s thorough research and clear presentation will engage readers with a deep interest in understanding the social and historical context of the English parish church. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the history of this pivotal institution. Purchase The Historical Growth of The English Parish Church now and take a step back in time to witness the church’s evolution through the ages.
Download or read book The English Parish Church written by Gerald Randall and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1982 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Literature and Architecture in Early Modern England written by Anne M. Myers and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buildings tell stories. Castles, country homes, churches, and monasteries are "documents" of the people who built them, owned them, lived and died in them, inherited and saved or destroyed them, and recorded their histories. Literature and Architecture in Early Modern England examines the relationship between sixteenth- and seventeenth-century architectural and literary works. By becoming more sensitive to the narrative functions of architecture, Anne M. Myers argues, we begin to understand how a range of writers viewed and made use of the material built environment that surrounded the production of early modern texts in England. Scholars have long found themselves in the position of excusing or explaining England's failure to achieve the equivalent of the Italian Renaissance in the visual arts. Myers proposes that architecture inspired an unusual amount of historiographic and literary production, including poetry, drama, architectural treatises, and diaries. Works by William Camden, Henry Wotton, Ben Jonson, Andrew Marvell, George Herbert, Anne Clifford, and John Evelyn, when considered as a group, are texts that overturn the engrained critical notion that a Protestant fear of idolatry sentenced the visual arts and architecture in England to a state of suspicion and neglect. -- Julian Yates, University of Delaware
Download or read book The Art and Science of the Church Screen in Medieval Europe written by Spike Bucklow and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2017 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh examinations of one of the most important church furnishings of the middle ages. The churches of medieval Europe contained richly carved and painted screens, placed between the altar and the congregation; they survive in particularly high numbers in England, despite being partly dismantled during the Reformation. While these screens divided "lay" from "priestly" jurisdiction, it has also been argued that they served to unify architectural space. This volume brings together the latest scholarship on the subject, exploring in detail numerous aspects of the construction and painting of screens, it aims in particular to unite perspectives from science and art history. Examples are drawn from a wide geographical range, from Scandinavia to Italy. Spike Bucklow is Director of Research at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge; Richard Marks is Emeritus Professor of the History of Art at the University of York and currently a member of the History of Art Department, University of Cambridge; Lucy Wrapson is Assistant to the Director at the Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge. Contributors: Paul Binski, Spike Bucklow, Donal Cooper, David Griffith, Hugh Harrison, JacquelineJung, Justin Kroesen, Julian Luxford, Richard Marks, Ebbe Nyborg, Eddie Sinclair, Jeffrey West, Lucy Wrapson.
Download or read book The Music of the English Parish Church Volume 1 written by Nicholas Temperley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Companion volume (v. 2) contains examples of the music, sources and critical notes.
Download or read book The Herefordshire School of Romanesque Sculpture written by Malcolm Thurlby and published by Herefordshire [England] : Logaston Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity of sculpture preserved at the Herefordshire School has fascinated art historians for many years. Although much of the sculpture has been published and discussed in academic journals, there has been no comprehensive work on the subject - until now. Thurlby focuses attention on the sculpture form the school in its building context, whilst also seeking parallels from other buildings and in other media. This book will appeal to both the specialist and non-specialist due to its style and wide ranging discussion. Thurlby draws in comparisons from Britain and abroad, discusses the inspiration for many of the pieces, the patrons and the motives for their patronage, the training and role of craftsmen, and so on. Over 240 illustrations complement the text.
Download or read book Arts Decoration written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Archaeology of Churches written by Warwick Rodwell and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive work on church archaeology.
Download or read book The Eighteenth century Church in Britain written by Terry Friedman and published by Paul Mellon Ctr for Studies. This book was released on 2011 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ambitious and generously illustrated study is an in-depth account of the architectural character of a vast range of ecclesiastical buildings, including the Anglican parish churches, medieval cathedrals repaired and modified during the period, Dissenting and Catholic chapels (as well as town-house, country-house, college and hospital chapels) and mausoleums. The first substantial study of the subject to appear in over half a century, it explores not only the physical aspects of these buildings, but church-going activities from the cradle to the grave, ranging from how congregations were accommodated and how vicars lived, to how the finances were organized and musical events were arranged.
Download or read book The Treasures of English Churches written by Matthew Byrne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Religious Education in Thirteenth Century England written by Andrew Reeves and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Religious Education in Thirteenth-Century England, Andrew Reeves examines how laypeople in a largely illiterate and oral culture learned the basic doctrines of the Christian religion. Although lay religious life is often assumed to have been a tissue of ignorance and superstition, this study shows basic religious training to have been broadly available to laity and clergy alike. Reeves examines the nature, availability and circulation of sermon manuscripts as well as guidebooks to Christian teachings written for both clergy and literate laypeople. He shows that under the direction of a vigorous and reforming episcopate and aided by the preaching of the friars, clergy had a readily available toolkit to instruct their lay flocks.
Download or read book Church Woodwork in the British Isles 1100 1535 written by Robert A. Faleer and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church Woodwork in the British Isles, 1100-1535: An Annotated Bibliography is a thoroughly researched bibliographic guide to monographic, serial, archival, and graphical resources that deal with all aspects of late Romanesque, Gothic, and early Renaissance ecclesiastical woodwork in churches throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Dealing with both the decorative and structural elements of wooden church furnishings fittings, this authoritative reference tool includes more than 900 annotated citations for works published from the mid-19th century to the present. The extensive and informative annotations provide a synopsis of each cited resource. Resources are categorized in separate chapters by their specific location in the church, their decorative features, their structural function, or other pertinent criteria. This annotated bibliography represents the most comprehensive reference tool for material that deals with church woodwork that has yet been published.
