Main entry:

Thiry, Paul, 1904-1993, author.

Title & Author:

Churches & temples, / by Paul Thiry, Richard M. Bennett, and Henry L. Kamphoefner. Illus. in historical pref. and Protestant church sections by Duncan R. Stuart.

Publication:

New York, NY : Reinhold Pub. Corp., [1954]
[©1953]

Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, plans ; 31 cm.

Series:

Progressive architecture library

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (5 page).
Historical preface. Historical lessons -- Medieval modernism -- The eclectic period -- An organic architecture versus modernistic -- The Catholic church. Background and calendar -- Architecture -- Sanctuary, choir, and nave -- Baptistries, confessionals, sacristies, and church embellishments -- Examples of churches -- The synagogue. Architectural background -- Ritualistic requirements -- Design and plan -- Symbols, ritual objects, and illustration -- Examples of temples -- The Protestant church. Background -- Architectural progress -- Architecture as symbolism -- Architectural elements : the nave and chancel -- Architectural elements : the bell tower -- The future of church building in the U.S. -- Examples of churches.

Subject:

Church architecture.
Synagogues.
Religious architecture.
Architecture religieuse.
Architecture chrétienne.
churches (buildings)
religious buildings.
synagogues (institutions)

Added entries:

Progressive architecture library.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 124404
Call No.: W4647; ID:86-B5458
Status: Available