Cloisters of Europe: Gardens of Prayer (Religion)

By Véronique Rouchon Mouilleron

Book Overview

If the church is said to be the soul of an abbey, the cloister is surely its heart. As the hub of all activity, through which monks progressed from task to task and prayer to prayer, its classic layout inspired some of the most extraordinary and varied architectural treasures of the world. Covering all of western Europe between the 9th and 15th centuries, and with an enlightening introduction to the history of religious orders and devotional life, this is a magnificently illustrated monument to art, antiquity and spiritual profundity. 185 full-colour photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670030252
• ISBN13: 9780670030255
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.4" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Stunning architectural photos

Stunning photos by a brilliant architectural photographer. You can hear the sounds of the monasteries in the photos. Truly a book to just enjoy in peace. Uncluttered by words, the photos speak volumes.