Sacred Power, Sacred Space: An Introduction to Christian Architecture and Worship, (Paperback)

from sweetFrank

This is a survey of Christian architecture based on how the nature of the service and the power relationships between clergy and congregation changed over almost 2000 years. In recent times, the three fundamental aspects of church design, she says, are awareness of space, use of truthful and unad...

from joeldinda

Christian church architecture through the ages. The author describes tendencies in design for specific times and places, always pointing out how the changes reflected theological trends, liturgical fashions, parishioner involvement, and the political climate. A truly excellent book.

from sweetFrank

This is a survey of Christian architecture based on how the nature of the service and the power relationships between clergy and congregation changed over almost 2000 years. In recent times, the three fundamental aspects of church design, she says, are awareness of space, use of truthful and unad...

from joeldinda

Christian church architecture through the ages. The author describes tendencies in design for specific times and places, always pointing out how the changes reflected theological trends, liturgical fashions, parishioner involvement, and the political climate. A truly excellent book.