Naves

The history in naves posters

The form of the nave was adapted by the early Christian builders from the Roman hall of justice, the basilica. The nave of the early Christian basilica was generally lighted by a row of windows near the ceiling, called the clerestory, which is quite visible in a lot of our naves posters. A flat timber roof characteristically covered the nave until the Romanesque and Gothic eras, when stone vaulting became almost universal in the major churches of northern Europe. Practically all of our naves posters feature this prominently. During the Renaissance, the nave also was divided into fewer compartments, giving a feeling of spaciousness and balanced proportion between the height, length and width. Extreme, dramatic effects, such as the marked verticality of the Gothic in cathedrals can be glimpsed in quite a few of our naves posters on hand. Whether it is the home, hangout spot or even the office, these motifs will give you not just beauty and visual weight, but also a sense of history.

A famous example

Speaking of history, one of the most quaint and gorgeous churches in the world is the St. Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh. Naves posters has a wonderful motif of this principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. This church has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years! The present church dates from the late 14th century, though it was extensively restored in the 19th century, as you can see in naves posters. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Giles, who is the patron saint of Edinburgh, as well as of cripples and lepers, and was a very popular saint in the Middle Ages. The naves poster "St Giles Church" displays what today is sometimes regarded as the "Mother Church of Presbyterianism".

More naves posters

Another great example of how beautiful naves posters can be is the one featuring the Wells Cathedral. This is an Anglican church in Wells, Somerset, England. Its construction started in 1170 and the cathedral was dedicated in 1239. Wells Cathedral has been described as the most poetic of the English Cathedrals, which is quite obvious once you have seen the naves poster of it. Much of the structure is in Early English architecture and many mouldings look almost like sculptures. Although it has been expanded and renovated several times, this wonderful structure retains the charm and character generated by its history. Having a naves poster like "Wells Cathedral" can really change the dynamic of a room. Imagine naves posters such as this in your family room and you will immediately feel how it draws the family together. Motifs such as these can also work perfectly in a more stressful environment like the office, where naves posters can emit an ambiance of calm and peace.