Glossary Of Ecclesiastical Ornament And Costume. With Extracts From The Works Of Durandus, Georgius, Bona, Catalani, Gerbert, Martene, Molanus, Thiers, Mabillon, Ducange (etc.) Translated By Bernard

A guide to the symbols, architecture, and vestments of the Catholic Church, written by renowned British architect and designer August Welby Pugin. The book includes definitions and descriptions of the various elements of ecclesiastical art and costume, as well as excerpts from a variety of medieval and Renaissance sources. This edition is a facsimile reprint of the 1868 edition, with a new introduction and notes by Bernard Smith.

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