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Cathedrals of the World | 
 enlarge | Author: Graziella Leyla Ciaga
Publisher: White Star
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 124235
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 184
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 14.6 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 8854401781
Dewey Decimal Number: 726.60222
EAN: 9788854401785
ASIN: 8854401781
Publication Date: October 24, 2006
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Condition: Shelf wear.
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Product Description
A useful resource for architecture students, travelers, and anyone interested in our religious heritage, this volume documents the world's most important cathedrals from their early Christian, Romanesque, and Gothic origins through their evolution during the Renaissance and Baroque periods to the styles of the modern age. Spanning the globe, the monuments in this volume have been selected for their exceptional historical value, aesthetic attributes, and architectural significance. From St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, which was constructed in 1050, to the 2003 opening of Richard Meier's Jubilee Church in Rome, these churches embody a vast range of architectural styles. Full-color photographs vividly convey the colorful turban-shaped domes of St. Basil in Moscow, the ornate stone carvings and gargoyles of Notre Dame, and the opulent frescoes and gold gilt ceiling of St. Mark's Basilica. The photography also evokes the unique qualities of the settings of each cathedral, whether situated in the middle of a bustling city square or in a more remote natural setting. From Philip Johnson's Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, to London's Westminster Cathedral to Helsinki Cathedral in Finland, this book demonstrates the awe-inspiring architecture and interiors that make these churches world treasures.
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Beautiful color photos February 14, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this book, as it shows amazing cathedrals all around the world. The photos are clear and in color. It's a great book!
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