內容簡介
內容簡介 巴黎教堂巡禮探索12世紀至19世紀建造40座最具代表性的優美教堂30cm精裝大開本首本巴黎教堂專書大量全彩圖片,附上背景歷史導讀美的另人屏息的彩繪玻璃窗設計繁複的哥德式建築教堂藝術將人類對美和優雅的追求,推至極致!The first contemporary, illustrated English-language book to reflect the history and beauty of Parisian churchesExplores 40 of the most beautiful churches in Paris, replete with photography and must-see featuresAbove all, a beautiful book of stunning photographsParisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers 40 of the finest in the City of Light, spanning the 12th to the 19th centuries. Each entry is embellished with beautiful colour photography and behind-the-scenes historical commentary.Offering insight into the buildings' construction and genesis, this book narrates how each church was shaped by war, revolution and time. With information on restoration and preservation, this is an invaluable guide for Francophiles and curious armchair travellers alike.Featured churches include:Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, Basilique Sainte-Clotilde, Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Chapelle de l’Epiphanie des Missions Etrangères et la Salle des Martyrs, La Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse, La Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, La Madeleine, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Cathedral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky, Saint-Augustin, La Sainte-Chapelle, Sainte-Élisabeth-de-Hongrie, Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, La Sainte-Trinité, Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile, Saint-Eustache, Saint-François-Xavier, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois, Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes, Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, Saint-Merry, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, Saint-Roch, Saint-Séverin, Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Thomas d'Aquin, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, and The American Cathedral in Paris"
作者介紹
作者介紹 Peggy ShannonPeggy Shannon has spent the past six years researching and photographing notable and lesser-known churches in Paris. During thousands of hours on the ground in the City of Light, she has interviewed and developed close relationships with historians, city administrators, clergy, academics and tour guides. These relationships have given her exceptional access to the little-known historical details and fascinating behind-the-scenes information that inform the texts accompanying her photographs.Shannon holds a B.A. degree in psychology and religion from the Santa Fe College, and an M.A. degree in Arts Administration from Indiana University. She divides her time between Paris, France, Cincinnati, Ohio and Nova Scotia.