The Cathedrals of England and Wales (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by T. Francis Bumpus

Overview

An excellent resource for anyone interested in religious architecture, The Cathedrals of England and Wales examines the architecture of nine stately sanctuaries. An introductory essay discusses the history of religious architecture and its ancillary arts, such as stone and wood-carving, precious and coarser metals, needlework, and mural and vitreous decoration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411448322
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	04/05/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	340
File size:	302 KB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Thomas Francis Bumpus (1861-1916) was a well-respected ecclesiologist. He is the author of several books on the cathedrals of Great Britain and Europe, including A Guide to Gothic Architecture, London Churches Ancient and Modern, and The Cathedrals and Churches of Northern Italy.