Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church

Name: Clerical Vestments Ceremonial Dress of the Church
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ISBN: 9780747812210

ISBN-10: 0747812217

ISBN-13: 9780747812210

Edition: 2013

Authors: Sarah Bailey

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Churches up and down the United Kingdom have some remarkable collections of the most exquisitely embroidered clothing which are part of our hidden heritage. Our cathedrals hold in their treasuries some of the most beautiful textile pieces ever produced in Europe and beyond. There is a whole fascinating history to these priestly vestments and how they developed for use in our churches here in Britain and the West of Europe. This book touches on the tradition and mysticism which surrounds church vestments and the role these garments continue to play in the 'theatre' of church, how colour and ornament were and are still used as visual symbols of Christian faith. Sarah Bailey explores both…

Book details

List price: $19.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 6/18/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 5.83" wide x 8.33" long x 0.22" tall
Weight: 0.352
Language: English



Textiles and the Church


The Evolution of Clerical Vestments


Fabrics


Colour and Symbols in Vestments


Embroidered Decoration


The Makers


Further Reading


Places to Visit


Index