Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Religious Architecture by Ernest H. Short is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of religious architecture throughout history. The book covers the development of religious architecture from ancient times to the present day, examining the styles, techniques, and materials used in religious buildings across the world.The book begins with an overview of the earliest religious structures, including megalithic temples and tombs, before moving on to explore the architecture of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It then delves into the religious architecture of the Middle Ages, including the Gothic cathedrals of Europe, before examining the styles and techniques of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods.The book also explores the religious architecture of non-Western cultures, including Islamic mosques, Hindu temples, and Buddhist shrines. It examines the unique features of each style and how they reflect the religious beliefs and cultural traditions of their respective communities.Throughout the book, Short provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of key structures and architectural features, as well as insights into the social, political, and religious contexts in which they were created. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture, religion, or cultural studies.1925. Contents: first God's house, ancient Egypt; pyramid temples, Maya of Central America, Babylonia; legacy of Greece, the architecture of Paganism; Jewish faith and Roman organization; coming of Christianity; churches of eastern Christendom, Byzantium; art of ancient India and China; islands of the North, Anglo-Saxon and Celtic churches; architecture of Islam; Romanesque architecture in Italy, France and Germany; structure in architecture, French Gothic; Norman architecture in England; English Gothic; German and Spanish Gothic, Russian House of God; Italian city states; papacy and the art fund; post-reformation architecture, France and England; religious architecture in the 19th century.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.
