The Silent Eloquence Of Shaker Architecture

Shaker buildings have long been admired for their simplicity of designand sturdy craftsmanship, with form always following function. Over the years, theirdistinctive physical characteristics have invited as much study as imitation. Theirclean, unadorned lines have been said to reflect core Shaker beliefs such ashonesty, integrity, purity, and perfection. In this book, Henry Plummer focuses onthe use of natural light in Shaker architecture, noting that Shaker buildersmanipulated light not only for practical reasons of illumination but also to sculpta deliberately spiritual, visual presence within their space. Stillness and Lightcelebrates this subtly beautiful aspect of Shaker innovation and construction, captured in more than 100 stunning photographs.