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The Sacred In-Between

The Mediating Roles Of Architecture

Overview

The sacred place was, and still is, an intermediate zone created in the belief that it has the ability to co-join the religious aspirants to their gods. An essential means of understanding this sacred architecture is through the recognition of its role as an âe~in-betweenâe(tm) place. Establishing the contexts, approaches and understandings of architecture through the lens of the mediating roles often performed by sacred architecture, this book offers the reader an extraordinary insight into the forces behind these extraordinary buildings. Written by a well-known expert in the field, the book draws on a unique range of cases, reflecting on these inspiring places, their continuing ontological significance and the lessons they can offer today. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in sacred architecture.

ISBN 9780415779630
Category N/A
Call number NA4600 B36 2010
Physical description xii, 272 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Edition year 2010
Bibliographical references? No
Publisher name N/A
Publication year 2010
Place of publication N/A
Language English
Is series? No