Splendors of faith
Subtitle: New Orleans Catholic churches, 1727-1930
By: text by Charles E. Nolan ; photographs by Frank J. Methe.
Contributors: Methe, Frank J., 1953-
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Baton Rouge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9780807136829
Subjects: Church architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans; Church decoration and ornament -- Louisiana -- New Orleans; Christian art and symbolism -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Modern period, 1500-; Catholic church buildings -- Louisiana -- New Orleans; New Orleans (La.) -- Buildings, structures, etc
Description: "A gumbo of French, Spanish, and American influences, the architecture of New Orleans has always reflected the city's strong Catholic roots. Indeed, St. Louis Cathedral across from Jackson Square stands as perhaps the most widely recognized face of New Orleans. The cathedral, though, is just one of the many stunning churches that beautifully display the Crescent City's long and diverse Catholic heritage. Splendors of Faith showcases thirteen of these historic churches of exceptional architectural and artistic merit, revealing scenic treasures that lie mostly beyond the well-worn tourist paths"--Cover, p. 2.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.