Christliche Architektur in Ägypten

Download or read book Christliche Architektur in Ägypten written by Peter Grossmann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive survey of Christian architecture in Egypt from the fourth century up to early modern times, covering not only church architecture, but also and extensively the building art of pilgrimage centers, monasteries, cemeteries, defence structures and private houses. Special attention is given to building technique, arrangement of the interior, and liturgical (local) conditions. With a descriptive catalogue of urban and monastic churches.