The Treasures of the English Churches by John Martin Robinson

The Treasures of the English Churches by John Martin Robinson

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Summary

This guide aims to blend the social and art history of English parish churches in a lively manner. Avoiding the strictly topographical or architectural approach, the author concentrates on church furnishings and works of art with regard to religious requirements and changing aesthetic tastes.

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The Treasures of the English Churches by John Martin Robinson

This book aims to set the history and art of parish churches in a lively social context. Consisting of fairly short narrative text, it treats history chronologically, from Saxon times to the 20th century. It is accompanied by photographs taken specifically for the book, with long captions. Rather than being narrowly topographical or predominantly architectural in approach, John Martin concentrates on the furnishing and works of art to be found in the churches and sets them in the context of adapting religious requirements and changing aesthetic tastes, blending social and art history.
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ISBN 13 9781856192866
ISBN 10 1856192865
Title The Treasures of the English Churches
Author John Martin Robinson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1995-05-30
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.