Churches: An Architectural Guide

This book is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the architectural history of English churches. It is clear and easy to use, and it explains the key components of church architecture, including stylistic developments, functional requirements, regional variations, and arcane vocabulary. It also includes explanations of how to learn more from building plans, tips for further research, and searching for clues, and analyzing the evidence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2018
Publisher: Yale University Press

This concise and user-friendly book is designed for anyone interested in delving deeper into the rich architectural history of English churches. Clear and straightforward in its approach, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that define church architecture, including stylistic advancements, functional needs, regional variations, and arcane terminology. By equipping readers with this knowledge, the book empowers them to embark on informed explorations of historic churches, confidently evaluate dates and restoration phases, interpret stained glass and monuments, and make their own discoveries. Authored by one of the editors of the renowned Pevsner Architectural Guides and drawing upon years of firsthand experience visiting churches, the book offers insightful explanations on how to extract more information from building plans, practical tips for further research, effective techniques for uncovering clues, and analytical approaches for evaluating the evidence. Whether you are an architectural enthusiast, a historian, or simply someone with a curiosity about the architectural heritage of England, this book is an invaluable resource for gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of the country's religious buildings.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 211 x 154 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300233438