Hayman, Richard
Rood Screens (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784422943
- author:
- Hayman, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.9 centimetres (0.15 kg)
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Rood Screen: A Symbolic and Practical Focus of Medieval Parish Churches The rood screen was a central feature of medieval parish churches, dividing the nave from the chancel. Typically made of wood, these screens were adorned with intricate carved decoration and painted in bright colors, often featuring images of saints. Following the Reformation in the mid-sixteenth century, many screens were defaced and dismantled, but since the nineteenth century, they have been restored to their former glory and are now highly prized in our parish churches. This fully illustrated book explores the symbolic and practical significance of rood screens, describing their construction and decoration. It also provides an extensive list of churches in England and Wales where screens can be found, offering a unique insight into these treasured church treasures.
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