Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture (1913)
Collins, Arthur H · London : Sir I. Pitman · leaf 14
; -c … ENGLISH CHURCH ARCHITECTURE In thus laying the Bestiaries under contri-bution, the builders of a church would be ableto carry out an important object—the in-struction of all future worshippers. The parsonwas there to instruct through the ears of hiscongregation, while the sculptures wouldinstruct…
Christian art and symbolism · Animals in art · Church architecture -- Details · Church decoration and ornament
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