San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona
- Yazar
- Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona
- Tür
- Mimarlık ve Tasarım
- Yayın tarihi
- 2016-09-23
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- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
- Biçim
- E-kitap
- Fiyat
- Ücretsiz
- Anahtar kelimeler
- Mission San Xavier del Bac (Tucson, Ariz.), NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Kısa tanıtım
"San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide" compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona, is a historical account published in the early 1940s. This guide focuses on the architecture and history of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, which is acknowledged as the foremost example of mission architecture in the United States. The book provides insights into the mission's significance and beauty, appealing to both locals and visitors alike. The guide details the compelling history and architecture of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, established by Eusebio Francisco Kino in the late 17th century. It narrates the mission's foundation, construction challenges, and the various influences from both local Indigenous culture and Spanish colonial styles that shaped its design. The book outlines the mission's tumultuous history, including revolts, damage from Apache raids, and restoration efforts over the centuries. It vividly describes the mission's architectural features, such as its striking facade, richly decorated interiors, and the cultural blending that crafted a unique spiritual and artistic landmark in the heart of the Arizona desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 53127). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53127
Önizleme
"San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide" compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona, is a historical account published in the early 1940s. This guide focuses on the architecture and history of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, which is acknowledged as the foremost example of mission architecture in the United States. The book provides insights into the mission's significance and beauty, appealing to both locals and visitors alike. The guide details the compelling history and architecture of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, established by Eusebio Francisco Kino in the late 17th century. It narrates the mission's foundation, construction challenges, and the various influences from both local Indigenous culture and Spanish colonial styles that shaped its design. The book outlines the mission's tumultuous hist
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