Author : Karla Britton
Release : 2010
Genre : Architecture and society
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 375/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Constructing the Ineffable by : Karla Britton
Download or read book Constructing the Ineffable written by Karla Britton. This book was released on 2010. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the history of the built environment there has been no more significant endeavor than the construction of houses of worship, which were once the focal point around which civilizations and city-states developed. This book is the first to examine this topic across continents and from the perspective of multiple faiths. It addresses how sacred buildings are viewed in the context of contemporary architecture and religious practice.