St. Francis of Assisi Church in Taos, New Mexico, is one of the most widely recognized buildings in the United States. It has been photographed by thousands of people who have visited it including professional photographers, and painted by scores of artists in various media. Its image has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers and travel brochures. But the church did not always look like it does today. Since its original construction in the early nineteenth century, it has gone through many periods of remodeling. In the recent past, St. Francis of Assisi Church has been the focus of historic preservation by a devoted congregation and the priests who led them. Their united effort saved the church from serious deterioration and abandonment. An annual program of replastering with mud in addition to repair and repainting are keeping the church in better condition than ever before. The writing of this book was inspired by this effort.
By:
Van Dorn Hooker, Corina Santistevan Imprint: Sunstone Press Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 671g ISBN:9781632932778 ISBN 10: 1632932776 Pages: 162 Publication Date:01 June 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
