A “delightful†tour of Rome’s St. Agnes Outside the Walls; examining the stories; rituals; and architecture of this seventeen-hundred-year-old building (The Christian Science Monitor). In The Geometry of Love; acclaimed author Margaret Visser; the preeminent “anthropologist of everyday life;†takes on the living history of the ancient church of St. Agnes. Examining every facet of the building; from windows to catacombs; Visser takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of the old church; covering its social; political; religious; and architectural history. In so doing; she illuminates not only the church’s evolution but also its religious legacy in our modern lives. Written as an antidote to the usual dry and traditional studies of European churches; The Geometry of Love is infused with Visser’s unmatched warmth and wit; celebrating the remarkable ways that one building can reveal so much about our history and ourselves.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable and rewardingBy oxbridgeThis book is one of the best efforts to put the science of technique into language that anyone can quickly understand. The information directly about playing the violin has been helpful in my own playing but also in putting the concepts into words for my students. The weakness of the book is the lack of proofing; editing; and scholarly finish. Perhaps a second edition with more information; updates; corrected references; citations; etc. may be in the works. I would welcome it. As an instrumental teacher who did not train as a violinist and with very little college strings instruction; sifting through this book has been enjoyable and rewarding.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerNice book!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. New approach to incorporate in string instructionBy Betty BeemThis book incorporates neuropsycologic principles and applies them to violin pedagogy. Would love to see this as required reading for all string teachers.
