A Little Book of the Green Man (Little Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1854105639 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He lives in West Yorkshire. He is also a high-profile radio presenter with his weekly folk music show on BBC Radio 2, and hosts the annual BBC Folk Awards. About the Author Mike Harding is the author of A Guide to Tying North Country Flies and eight Little Books for Aurum, including the perennially successful books on the Green Man and Gargoyles.
Mike Harding presents a selection of the most fascinating manifestations of green men, gargoyles, misericords, and stained glass, explaining the background and meaning behind each subject in text and illustrations.. This series of beautifully produced small books is intended to be an introduction to the often hidden worlds that lie within the great churches and cathedrals of the British Isles, Ireland, and Europe
"Nice pictures, Weak text" according to M.J.G.C.. Nice pictures. Relatively shallow and scattershot treatment of the topic, short on scholarship. Disappointing.. Mary Ann Perry said A Fascinating and Well Researched Study of the 'Green Man'. One man's search for the truth and origins of the 'Green Man'. Even today people decorate and protect their gardens with symbols of the green man. I have one in my garden; with a hummingbird, of course. Green Man origins appear to be pagan, but the author has discovered images and expressions of the green man in ancient poems and old manuscripts, in Christian churches, Jain Temples, in May Day processions, associated with The Knights Templar, Celtic, Roma. Lucie Melahn said a terrific introduction to Green Men. This is a great little book. The pictures are wonderful, the text is clear and concise. Most books about Green Men are more scholarly in tone, and maybe daunting for someone who is new to the topic. This book gives you just enough information and pictures, and leaves you wanting more.this book is a wonderful gift for anyone who like gargoyles and other medieval art. I especially recommend giving it along with the other books in the series.
He lives in West Yorkshire. . Mike Harding is the author of A Guide to Tying North Country Flies and eight Little Books for Aurum, including the perennially successful books on the Green Man and Gargoyles. He is also a high-profile radio presenter with his weekly folk music show on BBC Radio 2, and hosts the annual BBC Folk Awards