Depicting St David - Softcover

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Although belonging to a distant medieval Celtic past, every 1 March patron saint St David is still vigorously celebrated in Wales, and he remains very much part of the national consciousness. Hundreds of images of David can be found in the nation’s churches, mainly in the form of nineteenth- and twentieth-century stained glass and sculpture. This book introduces a selection, contextualizing the imagery in relation to the artists and studios that made them, local history and stories associated with St David. In some cases the churches in which images in this book were photographed have now closed and a growing number face an uncertain future. This book aims to foster a better appreciation of these depictions of St David, and encourage more visitors to go and seek out these images. Richly illustrated in full color throughout, packed with over 160 of the author's striking photographs.

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