The Cathedrals of England and Wales: Standard Edition

by T. Francis Bumpus

Other authorsW.W. Collins (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1937

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Available

Publication

London : T.W. Laurie, 1937. Red leatherette lettered in gilt. 8 color plates from paintings and 48 half-tone illustrations. Color illustration pasted on front panel of dj.

Description

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.

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