Richard Stemp

Broschiertes Buch

The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals

Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity's Holy Building

Beschreibung

Who is depicted in that stained glass window? What is the significance of those geometric figures? Why are there fierce-looking beasts carved amidst all that beauty? Is there a deeper purpose behind the play of light and space in the nave? Why is there a pelican on the lectern and ornate foliage on the pillars?

Autor

Richard Stemp studied Natural Sciences and History of Art at the University of Cambridge, and has a Ph.D in Italian Renaissance sculpture. After a year at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, he now divides his time between art history and acting. He teaches in London for the National Gallery, Tate and Buckingham Palace, as well as on site in museums and churches across Italy for Art History Abroad. He wrote and presented the TV series "Art in the National Gallery" and "Tate Modern" for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and is the author of several books, including The Secret Language of the Renaissance.

Produktdetails

• Secret Language
• Verlag: Watkins Media
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 179mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 780g
• ISBN-13: 9781780289618
• ISBN-10: 1780289618
• Artikelnr.: 44315546