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Textile art in the Church; vestments, paraments, and hangings in contemporary worship, art, and architecture / by Ireland, Marion P.;
Bibliography: pages 271-275.
Subjects: Art, Modern; Christian art and symbolism.; Textile fabrics.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Theology in stone : church architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley / by Kieckhefer, Richard.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-361) and index.The first factor : spatial dynamics -- The second factor : centering focus -- The third factor : aesthetic impact -- The fourth factor : symbolic resonance -- Late medieval Beverley : traditional churches in a traditional culture -- Chicago : traditional churches in a modern culture -- Rudolf Schwarz : modern churches in a modern culture -- Issues in church architecture.Thinking about church architecture has come to an impasse. Reformers and traditionalists are talking past each other. In Theology in Stone , Richard Kieckhefer seeks to help both sides move beyond the standoff toward a fruitful conversation about houses of worship. Drawing on a wide range of historical examples with an eye to their contemporary relevance, he offers refreshing new ideas about the meanings and uses of church architecture.
Subjects: Church architecture.; Liturgy and architecture.;
© 2004., Oxford University Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Oxford dictionary of Christian art & architecture / by Murray, Linda,editor of compilation.; Murray, Peter,1920-1992,editor of compilation.; Devonshire Jones, Tom,editor of compilation.;
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism; Church architecture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Grave landscapes : the nineteenth-century rural cemetery movement / by Cothran, James R.,1940-2012,author.(CARDINAL)267079; Danylchak, Erica,author.(CARDINAL)853047;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A brief history of common burial landscapes prior to the nineteenth century -- Changing attitudes toward nature and death -- The rural cemetery movement -- Physical and design characteristics of rural cemeteries -- Plants in rural cemeteries -- Symbolism in rural cemeteries -- Impact of rural cemeteries on the American landscape and the profession of landscape architecture.During the Industrial Revolution people flocked to American cities. Overcrowding in these areas led to packed urban graveyards that were not only unsightly, but were also a source of public health fears. The solution was a revolutionary new type of American burial ground located in the countryside just beyond the city. This rural cemetery movement, which featured beautifully landscaped grounds and sculptural monuments, is documented by James R. Cothran and Erica Danylchak in Grave Landscapes: The Nineteenth-Century Rural Cometary Movement. The movement began in Boston, where a group of reformers that included members of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society were grappling with the city's mounting burial crisis. Inspired by the naturalistic garden style and melancholy-infused commemorative landscapes that had emerged in Europe, the group established a burial ground outside of Boston on an expansive tract of undulating, wooded land and added meandering roadways, picturesque ponds, ornamental trees and shrubs, and consoling memorials. They named it Mount Auburn and officially dedicated it as a rural cemetery. This groundbreaking endeavor set a powerful precedent that prompted the creation of similarly landscaped rural cemeteries outside of growing cities first in the Northeast, then in the Midwest and South, and later in the West. These burial landscapes became a cultural phenomenon attracting not only mourners seeking solace, but also urbanities seeking relief from the frenetic confines of the city. Rural cemeteries predated America's public parks, and their popularity as picturesque retreats helped propel America's public parks movement. This beautifully illustrated volume features more than 150 historic photographs, stereographs, postcards, engravings, maps, and contemporary images that illuminate the inspiration for rural cemeteries, their physical evolution, and the nature of the landscapes they inspired. Extended profiles of twenty-four rural cemeteries reveal the cursive design features of this distinctive landscape type prior to the American Civil War and its evolution afterward. Grave Landscapes details rural cemetery design characteristics to facilitate their identification and preservation and places rural cemeteries into the broader context of American landscape design to encourage appreciation of their broader influence on the design of public spaces. -- from back cover.
Subjects: Cemeteries; Cemeteries; Landscape architecture;
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The voices of the cathedral : tales in stone and legends in glass / by Prentice, Sartell,1867-1937.(CARDINAL)320347;
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism.; Church decoration and ornament.; Cathedrals.; Church architecture;
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Stories in stone : a field guide to cemetery symbolism and iconography / by Keister, Douglas.(CARDINAL)275233;
Includes bibliographical references (page 279) and index.Funerary architecture: designed for eternity. Mausoleums, chapels, offices -- Tombs, sculptures, memorials -- The sarcophagus -- Stone sentinels: designed for remembrance. Flora -- Plants and flowers -- Fruits, grains, and vines -- Trees and bushes -- Fauna -- Animals -- Fowls and insects -- Fishes and mollusks -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Mythical creatures -- The evangelists -- The human condiction -- The seven virtues -- Human body parts -- Wordly symbols -- Mortality symbols -- Religious devotion -- Christian symbolism -- Hebrew symbolism -- Chinese and Japanese symbolism -- Heavenly messengers -- The cross -- Secret societies, clubs, and fraternal organizations -- Acronyms of societies, clubs, and organizations -- Final impressions.
Subjects: Sepulchral monuments.; Symbolism in art.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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U.S. landmarks, monuments, and symbols / by Kurkov, Lisa,author.(CARDINAL)612067;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This book takes students on a field trip across the country to explore some of America's most iconic symbols and examine differing perspectives as to why some monuments in the United States are important. It features a glossary, before-and after-reading questions, and an extension activity to enhance reading comprehension skills.
Subjects: Historic sites;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Understanding cemetery symbols : field guide for historic graveyards / by Snider, Tui,author.(CARDINAL)788919;
Includes bibliographical references.Why symbols matter -- How to use this book -- The American burial landscape --Cemetery safety & etiquette -- Types of American cemeteries -- Names, dates, & epitaphs -- Sticks & stones -- Coins, pebbles & seashells -- American headstone styles -- Monuments & other structures -- Cemetery architecture -- Hands, hearts & body parts -- Saints, angels & other beings -- Plants, flowers, & trees --So many crosses! -- Clubs, secret societies & organizations -- Common Latin phrases -- Misc. cemetery symbols from A to Z."In [this book]... [the author] helps history buffs, genealogists, ghost hunters and other curiosity seekers decode forgotten meanings of the symbols our ancestors placed on their headstones. By understanding the meaning behind the architecture, acronyms, & symbols found in America's burial grounds, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for these "messages from the dead." --Back cover.
Subjects: Sepulchral monuments.; Sepulchral slabs.; Symbolism in art.; Cemeteries.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Cradle of Christianity / by Israeli, Yael.(CARDINAL)198990; Mevorah, David.(CARDINAL)224982; Muzeʼon Yiśraʼel (Jerusalem)(CARDINAL)152251;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-231).
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Christian antiquities; Christian art and symbolism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The ceremonial city : history, memory and myth in Renaissance Venice / by Fenlon, Iain.(CARDINAL)285623;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-435) and index.
Subjects: Rites and ceremonies; City planning; Architecture and society; Christian art and symbolism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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