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S. Caroli Borromaei Instructionum Fabricae Ecclesiasticae Libri Duo...

S. Caroli Borromaei Instructionum Fabricae Ecclesiasticae Libri Duo...

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CatholicismGeneral ArchitectureArchitecture History

ISBN10: 1024771555
ISBN13: 9781024771558
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

S. Caroli Borromaei Instructionum Fabricae Ecclesiasticae Libri Duo... presents the architectural guidelines and principles advocated by Saint Carlo Borromeo (Charles Borromeo) for the construction and design of churches. Written in Latin, this historical text offers insights into the theological and practical considerations that shaped Catholic church architecture during the Counter-Reformation. Borromeo's instructions cover various aspects of church building, from the layout and orientation to the selection of materials and the placement of sacred objects. This book provides invaluable guidance for architects, clergy, and patrons involved in the construction and renovation of ecclesiastical structures, reflecting Borromeo's commitment to liturgical reform and the spiritual renewal of the Church. The work remains a significant historical document for understanding the intersection of faith, art, and architecture in the Catholic tradition.

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