SAINT PAUL'S
Seiten
2001
Collins & Brown (Verlag)
978-1-85585-896-1 (ISBN)
Collins & Brown (Verlag)
978-1-85585-896-1 (ISBN)
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Sir Christopher Wren's work and the work of his builders and craftsmen are described in authoritative detail, as is the contribution of later artists and restoration experts. The specially commissioned photographs capture the architecture, the detail of the decoration and the accumulation of monuments.
St Paul's Cathedral, at the heart of the City of London, is a building of immense dignity. Wren's architecture is imposing in its scale and Baroque splendour, and the cathedral has a strong spiritual presence. It also has associations with many of the important people and events in Britain's history. Wren and the work of his builders and craftsmen are described in authoritative detail, as is the contribution of later artists and restoration experts. The specially commissioned photographs capture the character of the cathedral: its architecture, the detail of its decoration and the accumulation of monuments. This book presents a unique insight into one of England's best-loved and most visited places
St Paul's Cathedral, at the heart of the City of London, is a building of immense dignity. Wren's architecture is imposing in its scale and Baroque splendour, and the cathedral has a strong spiritual presence. It also has associations with many of the important people and events in Britain's history. Wren and the work of his builders and craftsmen are described in authoritative detail, as is the contribution of later artists and restoration experts. The specially commissioned photographs capture the character of the cathedral: its architecture, the detail of its decoration and the accumulation of monuments. This book presents a unique insight into one of England's best-loved and most visited places
Dr Ann Saunders is an acknowledged expert on the history and architecture of London. Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and of University College, London, she is currently Lecturer in the History of London for the University of Connecticut Programme at City University. Her publications include The Art and Architecture of London: an illustrated guide, which won a London Tourist Board Award.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.11.2001 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 200 colour photos |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 242 x 278 mm |
| Gewicht | 1268 g |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Großbritannien |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85585-896-7 / 1855858967 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85585-896-1 / 9781855858961 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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