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 | | Church Builders: Of the Twentieth Century by Edwin Heathcote, Iona Spens ISBN-10: 9780471977551 ISBN-10: 0-471-97755-1 ISBN-13: 9780471977551 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97755-1 Hardcover 1997-12-17 Academy Press Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This book traces developments in church building through the momentous changes in architecture and theology of the twentieth century. It illustrates the broad spectrum of modern ecclesiastical architecture which has emerged as the synthesis of the pluralism of the turn of the century and the purity and clarity of the Modern Movement. There is a brief analysis of work from the background of historicism through to the Arts and Crafts, the Secession and the emergent philosophy of Functionalism leading to the foundations of the modern church building. This is followed by a fully illustrated account by Iona Spens of some of the most interesting church builders of our time. EDWIN HEATHCOTE and IONA SPENS, both from London, UK Featuring international examples and many beautiful colour illustrations, Church Builders of the Twentieth Century embraces Christian church architecture and related decorative work from the late 19th century to the present, including period revivals, the 'Arts and Crafts' interlude, the schools of Scandinavia, Germany and West Coast America, and the Modern Movement. The book also examines the potential future for this type of building, particularly as religion in society has undergone a radical change in this century. | ||
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A superb book; the finest in modern church architecture Academy Editions has done a fabulous job in creating a fine documentation of architectural innovations pertaining to modern places of worship. Whether you're an architect or not, you'll find this fascinating. Throughout the first third of the book, Edwin Heathcote exhibits a broadly based and well-researched background in covering the advancement in concepts which influenced church design and construction through the 1900's. Citing numerous architectural trend setters, Mr. Heathcote describes in an eruditious manner the relationship between theology, liturgical reform, and modernism, and how they contributed to the "expression of piety" seen in today's church building throughout the world. The remainder of the book is entitled "Movements of the Spirit," in which Iona Spens compiles a series of "portfolios" from noted architects/firms, and supplements her text with excellent photos, plans and elevations. The color photography, both of interiors and exteriors, is downright breathtaking in many cases, and does great justice to the defining, creative aspects of each church. This is the second "Builders" book I've bought (the other being "Airport Builders"), and I like this one the best simply because the photography is more easily able to capture the essence of the architectural creation. As with the other, this edition is of the highest quality: bound well, and printed on the best paper. Highest recommendation. | ||