Great Churches of the Philippines

Description

72pp., hardbound with dust-jacket, with colour photographs and illustrations, with manuscript dedication by previous owner on front leaf. ISBN 971-569-071-8. Out of print – collector’s item. Photographs by Jose Ma. Lorenzo P. Tan and Boldy N. Tapales; book design by Robert A. Alejandro. Twenty-nine churches built from the late 16th to the 19th century are featured in this introduction to the rich legacy of Philippine colonial architecture. The churches have been chosen for their age, state of preservation and architectural value or cultural significance, which place them above the rest as exemplary. The text gives a history of each church and point to its significant architectural and artistic features. The intimate connection between the churches and the faith of the Filipinos is underscored in this book. The colour photographs lead the eye to see each church against the panorama of the Philippine landscape and highlight captivating details.