Publisher's Synopsis
""Symbolism of Animals and Birds: Represented in English Church Architecture"" is a book written by Arthur H. Collins and published in 1914. The book explores the use of animal and bird symbolism in English church architecture, focusing on the Middle Ages. Collins examines the meaning behind the use of various animals and birds, such as the lion, eagle, and dove, and how they were used to convey religious messages and themes. The book includes illustrations and photographs of the architectural features and sculptures in English churches that depict these animals and birds. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in religious symbolism and the history of English church architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.