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Shaker life, art, and architecture : hands to work, hearts to God / by Swank, Scott T.,author.(CARDINAL)147669; Swank, Scott T.,photographer.(CARDINAL)147669;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-229) and index.As the Director of Canterbury Shaker Village, the author has had unlimited access to the Village's archives, resources, and grounds, examining papers and artifacts, exploring the 25 remaining buildings, and experiencing the seasons. He has literally been able to walk in the footpaths of the Canterbury Shakers, whose community remained prominent for 200 years. It is one of the oldest, most typical, and most completely preserved of all the Shaker villages, the only community with an intact first-generation meetinghouse and first dwelling house on their original sites. The result of the author's painstaking research and close observation is this perceptive book, filled with discoveries, presenting the full sweep of Shaker art and architecture in the context of a specific Shaker community in Canterbury, New Hampshire. Two centuries ago, the Shakers established America's most successful communal societies. They lived in isolated, rural villages, pursuing work and worship in communities where religion, social behavior, and environmental design were constructed as a harmonious whole. These utopian communities were regulated by "gospel order" which assured their members that their disciplined lives were in harmony with God's will. In these spiritual havens, they endeavored to accomplish their founder's twin mandates, "Hands to work, hearts to God." Shaker designs have endured long after the communities that created them have passed from the American scene. Shaker style, encompassing all elements of art and architecture, has been greatly esteemed for its craftsmanship, sense of proportion, simplicity, and practicality. The author's well researched text, detailed captions, and excerpts from diaries and letters bring life to the legacy of Shaker objects as well as to the architecture. He also provides a time line, a bibliography, and notes. Accompanying the text are 250 illustrations including 150 in color principally by Bill Finney, who has been photographing Canterbury for over twenty years. There are also historical pictures and maps and newly created plans and diagrams.
Subjects: Shakers; Architecture; Christianity; Religion; Shaker;
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The kiva chronicles by Andrews GP,author.; Wilder, Beryl, illustrator.;
Volume 1: The KIVA Chronicles is a fictional odyssey, intermittently fantasy, factual, suspenseful, and semi-autobiographical story of a boy growing up during the 1950's,60's, and 70's, and extending through his advanced studies in Europe contained in three Books which can be enjoyed in whole or in part. This travelogue of adventures through the USA and Western Europe is an easily readable tale of intrigue and events of ancient and modern history. Extensive colorful language creates a visionary dialogue of art, architecture, history, and philosophical discussions of varied subjects to provide a genealogical, historical, and ideological portrait of an artist growing up during the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. The overall story is a mystery that is woven and unraveled through many adventures as a youth and ultimately ending with extensive art studies in Europe. The KIVA Chronicles reveal the mystery through a series of gatherings called KIVAs that provide not only narrative and dialogue among and between animals, but also provides portals to the realm of the living. Thus, much like the indigenous communities of North America, the KIVA is a gathering place where the physical and spiritual realms intertwine over space and time revealed through portals of reality. The animals are the pets that lived with and served the boy during his life.--Amazon
Subjects: Adult fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Odysseys; Pets; Travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The soul of the north : a social, architectural, and cultural history of the Nordic countries (1700-1940) / by Kent, Neil.(CARDINAL)194410;
Subjects: Architecture;
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Florence : the city and its architecture / by Goy, Richard J.(Richard John),1947-(CARDINAL)280482;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Part 1: City And Its History -- 1: Origins of the city -- 2: Maturing medieval city -- 3: Florence and the Medici -- 4: Florence under foreign rule -- Part 2: Nuclei Of Power -- 5: Church: Duomo and San Giovanni, spiritual heart of the city -- 6: Governments of Florence: from Piazza della Signoria to Palazzo Pitti, the political axis -- Part 3: Architecture Of Florence -- 7: Men who built the city -- 8: Defense of the city -- 9: Social networks -- 10: Churches of Florence -- 11: Houses of Florence -- 12: Florentine Palazzi -- Part 4: Florence Since Unification -- 13: Form of the city in the modern era -- 14: Architecture of Florence since unification -- Postscript -- Notes on the text -- Biographical notes -- Map of the city -- Glossary of terms -- Bibliography -- Index.From the Publisher: This book offers a comprehensive account of the architecture of Florence, setting the city's extraordinarily beautiful buildings within the political, economic, and cultural contexts in which they were made. The rapid expansion of its banking interests and its wool and textile industries brought Florence prosperity, and it became, under Medici power, the heart of the European Renaissance, and the sponsor of pivotal architectural works. Stretching from the city's foundation by Julius Caesar in 59 BC to modern times, the text takes a thematic approach. It begins with a historical overview, then moves on to look at buildings associated with the powers of Church and State, followed by the practicalities of building and the main architectural types, ending with modern developments. Buildings covered range from the Duomo, with Brunelleschi's prodigious cupola, and the sprawling grandeur of the Palazzo Pitti, to neighborhood churches and elegant lesser known piazzas. Landmark modernist buildings include those by architect Pier Luigi Nervi. The extraordinary visual wealth of the city is reflected in specially commissioned photography, while original plans, maps and engravings by Florentine masters emphasize the historical context. In addition to a glossary of Italian terms and biographical notes on major figures, the book includes a foldout map with a key to the buildings discussed.
Subjects: Architecture; Architecture;
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The four roads to Heaven : France and the Santiago Pilgrimage / by Mullins, Edwin,1933-author.(CARDINAL)128247;
There are four roads leading to Santiago, which combine to form a single road. So begins The Pilgrims Guide, the worlds first guidebook. Written early in the twelfth century by Benedictine monks, it served travelers taking part in the great pilgrimage of the Middle Ages, to the tomb of the apostle St. James, the cousin of Christ, at Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. The four roads are all in France: from Paris in the north; from Vzelay in Burgundy; from Le Puy-en-Velay in the Massif Central; and from Arles in Provenceall threading their way across the country before joining as a single road in northern Spain. A step-by-step account of these four journeys through medieval France, the Guides aim was to explain to pilgrims the religious sites they would see on their way to Santiago, but it also offered advice on where to stay, what to eat and drink, and how to avoid dishonest innkeepers and murderous boatmen. Edwin Mullins follows the same four roads as they exist today in the footsteps of those medieval travelers. He explores the magnificent churches, abbeys, and works of art which are the proud legacy of the pilgrimage, as well as reconstructing a turbulent period of history that encompassed wars, crusades, and the re-conquest of Spain. Many of the buildings and landmarks that sprang up along the pilgrim routes still stand there today, and The Four Roads to Heaven brings to life their historical, architectural, and spiritual significance. From imposing Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals to humble pilgrims hospices, this book looks at the living legacy of one of the great social phenomena of the Middle Agesthe pilgrimage to Santiago. Richly illustrated with Adam Woolfitts color photographs, The Four Roads to Heaven offers an invaluable guide -nine hundred years after its predecessor- to the paths still trodden by increasing numbers of pilgrims.
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The Baha'i Faith in words and images / by Danesh, John.; Fazel, Seena.; Slaughter, Paul.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 156) and index.Core beliefs -- Central figures -- Sacred texts -- God and prophets -- Body, mind and spirit -- Community life and organization -- Art and Architecture -- Contemporary challenges -- The Bahá' í Faith in the twenty-first century."Beautifully illustrated by acclaimed photographer Paul Slaughter, this concise and thoughtful book offers a unique overview of the rich diversity of the Bahá' í Faith. After Christianity, the Bahá' í Faith is the most geographically widespread of the world religions, with members in virtually every corner of the earth. Its global outlook, its core beliefs of peace, harmony and tolerance, as well as its high regard for ethical conduct, make it a faith with a broad and potent appeal in the modern world. This elegant guide provides an accessible introduction to all the key aspects of the Bahá' í Faith, from its founding figures and sacred texts, to its worldwide organization and spiritual practices. The combination of lucid commentary and stunning photography - featuring the magnificent Bahá' í shrines and temples together with a wide variety of historical pictures, explanatory maps and charts - offers the reader an unparalleled journey through the Bahá' í world."--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Bahai Faith.;
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"Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about" : a history of St. David's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Cullowhee, North Carolina 1883-2017 / by Smith, June Todd,author.(CARDINAL)827287;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-257).The early years, 1856-1892 -- St. David and Celtic spirituality -- Into the 20th century, 1892-1952 -- A new beginning, 1952-1967 -- The Rev. John Rivers' ministry, 1967-1981 -- The Rev. Sherry Rae Mattson's ministry, 1981-1987 -- The interim, 1988 ; The Rev. Dr. Heber Fletcher Peacock's ministry, 1989-1992 -- The Rev. Michael Vincent Hudson's ministry, 1992-1998 -- The Rev. Michael Vincent Hudson's ministry, 1998-2007 -- The Rev. Michael Vincent Hudson's ministry, 2007-2017 -- Epilogue -- Appendix. Architectural description of St. David's Church ; Bishops & priests since 1959 ; Clerks to the vestry ; Donors to the Parish Hall of 2013 ; Memorials and gifts, 1890 through 2017 ; Organists ; St. Clare's Altar Guild chairwomen ; St. David's firsts ; Treasurers ; Wardens.A history of St. David's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Cullowhee, North Carolina covering the first 125 years of the church, members of the congregation, spiritual and cultural life, and its influence in the Cullowhee valley.
Subjects: Davies, Daniel David, 1826-1920.; St. David's Episcopal Church (Cullowhee, N.C.); Episcopal Church;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Nature's museums : Victorian science and the architecture of display / by Yanni, Carla.(CARDINAL)288279;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-196) and index.
Subjects: Natural history museums; Museum architecture; Architecture, Victorian.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jamie Durie's the outdoor room. by Durie, Jamie.(CARDINAL)689664;
From inspiration to interpretation -- Let's get dirty -- Case studies. Working with the earth ; A reflective retreat ; An artist's way ; A fine romance ; An urban sanctuary ; A sophisticated summer ; A family affair ; A natural extension ; Working without borders ; An exotic oasis ; A spiritual connection ; A majestic haven ; Living in color ; A sensual safari ; A rustic retreat.Features behind-the-scenes information, before-and-after photographs, and layout sketches in a companion volume to the television HGTV series that reveals the secrets behind the author's garden designs and his signature methods of creating an outdoor room.
Subjects: Architectural drawings.; Gardens; Landscape architecture.; Outdoor living spaces.; Patios;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Kandinsky / by Kandinsky, Wassily,1866-1944.(CARDINAL)142003; Rapelli, Paola.(CARDINAL)313526;
Subjects: Catalogs.; Kandinsky, Wassily, 1866-1944.;
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