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Summary: Churches by Judith Dupre and Mario Botta
Review: Judith Dupre's book Churches is a truly wonderful combination of art, photography, history, scholarship and a style of writing which inspires a respectful "thank you" to this gifted author. At first glance, the format and the gorgeous photography grip the reader, but it is the text which carried this book to the highest level. While architecture supports the art work displayed here, her theme is both personal and universal in the connection with every viewer for the purpose of knowing some of the most meaningful strucures ever built. Her dry wit makes each chapter an expedition of pleasure and discovery. This is a book to treasure.
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Summary: Churches by Judith Dupre and Mario Botta
Review: Judith Dupre's book Churches is a truly wonderful combination of art, photography, history, scholarship and a style of writing which inspires a respectful "thank you" to this gifted author. At first glance, the format and the gorgeous photography grip the reader, but it is the text which carried this book to the highest level. While architecture supports the art work displayed here, her theme is both personal and universal in the connection with every viewer for the purpose of knowing some of the most meaningful strucures ever built. Her dry wit makes each chapter an expedition of pleasure and discovery. This is a book to treasure.
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Summary: A Must Have !!!
Review: Once again Dupre delivers a magnificant product ......not only is this book highly informative.....the quality and presentation are OUTSTANDING ! It will make a handsome addition to any Library and If you havent figured out what to give that person on your holiday list Churches .......will make you feel good when you give it.
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Summary: Opening the "doors" to Churches is rewarding!
Review: The cover design is a vital clue to the treasure that lies within. Judith Dupre held my interest with her essays in Skyscrapers and Bridges. But, I'm enthralled with the layers of information she offers in Churches.
Her switch to color photography is appropriate for the subject. How else could we appreciate the golden glow of the mosaics in Venice's Basilica San Marco or the colorful mosaics in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis?
I'm intrigued by the choices for inclusion and am left wishing I knew about the ones that didn't make the cut.
My favorite touch -- the ticker of biblical prose and poetry running from page to page across the top edge.
My Christmas shopping is going to be very easy this year!
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Summary: A majestic compilation
Review: This book is a majestic compilation of spiritual architectural masterpieces. The front covers open like doors to a church, which seems to easily damage the corners of the pages. Overall, a great book.
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Summary: Review of Churches by Judith Dupre
Review: This book is awesome. The text demonstrates that a great deal of research was necessary to provide the concise descriptions of each of the more than 60 churches included. The quality of the photography and the very structure of the book itself are very impressive. The cover design is particularly fitting to the subject matter of the book. It is multidenominational.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This book is wonderfully done. The pictures are great, and the text is well-written and informative. The size, while rather awkward, is necessary for the beautiful photos. There is also a very handy bibliography and "webography" in the back. I only have a few complaints; none huge, but enough to knock off a star. Some featured churches should have been traded in more either a more interesting building (i.e., the Meetinghouse at Sabbathday Lake is present, but no Amiens or Notre Dame cathedrals!), or more on an especially interesting church (The cathedral of St. John the Divine could have an entire volume dedicated to it!). Also, some of the picture choices were odd. There is not a single recent picture of some of the buildings, while at least one has only paintings and no photos (and yes, the structure is still standing). The large photo of La Sagrada Familia is a bizarre composite photography that could have easily been replaced with a conventional photo. The way the book opens, while original, damages the page corners, as someone already said. My biggest complaint is that one article (St. Mary's Church) ends mid-sentence.. "For them, the". This should have been spotted by the editors. Other than these little things, this was a great book. I encourage everyone to buy it. It's a great little coffee table attraction.
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Summary: Wonderful book: Churches!
Review: This is a fabulous book! You will not be disappointed in the majesty of the photographs of churches! A great opening of the book also :) Makes a great gift as well!
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Summary: Would give it a 10!
Review: This is a superb, very large (in both scope and physical size) work that covers the history, architecture, and social aspects of major world churches. From small chapels to huge cathdrals, this book is an explosion of color and information. Especially helpful are the "data-lines" at the bottom of each church's section, giving an 'at-a-glance' view of designer, years constructed, congregation/denomination served, etc. This book is worth the money for the lavish pictures alone. If sacred buildings call to you, then this book is for you. You'll really enjoy it.
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Summary: Churches by Judith Dupre Fantastic
Review: This is the most beautiful book I have ever seen. Having traveled throughout much of the world, I have seen many of these Churches in person. She writes about them in such an informing and interesting way, that I find myself enjoying many of them even more in the book than I did in person because of the in- depth background included in the book. The photography is fabulous. Frequently, we were not allowed to take pictures in the churches, so now we can have a lasting memory of some of our most treasured experiences. I could not believe how reasonably priced the book on Churches was. That book is easily worth $150.00. I have frequently paid much more and gotten much less. I also have her book on Bridges and that too is most interesting. I look forward to acquiring all her books.
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