About the Book
Recumbent effigies are a common form of memorial in English parish churches. Using special photographic recording techniques this unique book features one hundred recumbent tomb effigies as seen from overhead. The effigies range in date from the 13th through to the 19th century and are located in churches over a large geographical area. This book is indespensible for those interested in armour, costumes, art history, or simply gaining a general overview of our sculptural heritage.
ISBN 978-1-906265-21-2
ISBN 978-1-906265-21-2
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Standard Portrait, 8×10 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 104 - Publish Date: Feb 08, 2014
- Language English
- Keywords churches, parish, monuments, effigies, english, historic, art, sculpture, history, knights, costume, sculptors, alabaster, marble, military, pevsner, county, photography
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About the Creator
C B Newham is a photographer and author with a BSc in information technology and geography. He is photographically documenting all of the rural parish churches in England.