Description
This engaging visual guide delves into the intriguing world of nuns and their distinctive habits, offering readers a fascinating exploration of both history and culture. Through an insightful blend of illustrations and informative text, it unravels the significance behind the various styles and traditions of religious attire, shedding light on the lives of those who wear them.
With contributions from experts, the book brings to life the many facets of nunhood, from the origins of specific garments to their evolving meanings in contemporary society. Readers will find themselves captivated by the stories and visual representations that celebrate the unique identity and heritage of nuns across different faiths and eras.
With contributions from experts, the book brings to life the many facets of nunhood, from the origins of specific garments to their evolving meanings in contemporary society. Readers will find themselves captivated by the stories and visual representations that celebrate the unique identity and heritage of nuns across different faiths and eras.
Détails du livre
Format
Broché
Pages
263 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Nov 1, 2016
Éditeur
GD&
ISBN-10
0957238134
ISBN-13
9780957238138