The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces: Decoding Churches,

The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces: Decoding Churches, Cathedrals, Temples, Mosques and Other Places of Worship Around the World
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A fascinating exploration of the codes and meanings encrypted in our places of daily worship - covering all major faiths of the world from antiquity to modern times.

Across the globe, pilgrims and tourists, locals and foreigners flock to sacred sites and houses of worship. Why? Because throughout time, humans have directed extraordinary amounts of energy toward the creation of architecture that expresses their religious beliefs.

From Stonehenge to the Sagrada FamÃlia; from the Acropolis to Angkor Wat, The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces offers fascinating insights into some of the most impressive man-made structures in the world. By revealing how these historical places of worship were used and how tenets of a faith were encoded in their structures, the book enhances our understanding and appreciation of the human mind and spirit.

The superb full-color photographs that can be found on every page are supplemented by ingenious 'decoder' sections. These zero in on the most important design elements, combining close-up detail with fascinating explanatory detail.

The book emphasizes the key living faiths (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism), but early chapters also look at the great sites of prehistory and antiquity, including the stone circle at Avebury in southwest England and the Pyramids at Giza.
Country USA
Brand Watkins Publishing
Manufacturer Watkins Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Approximately 150 photographs in 4-colou
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781848991118

Country	USA
Brand	Watkins Publishing
Manufacturer	Watkins Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Approximately 150 photographs in 4-colou
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2013-10-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781848991118

The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces: Decoding Churches, Cathedrals, Temples, Mosques and Other Places of Worship Around the World

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