--- product_id: 8261638 title: "Monasteries And Monastic Orders: 2000 Years of Christian Art and Culture" price: "$279.01" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/8261638-monasteries-and-monastic-orders-2000-years-of-christian-art-culture store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Monasteries And Monastic Orders: 2000 Years of Christian Art and Culture **Price:** $279.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Monasteries And Monastic Orders: 2000 Years of Christian Art and Culture - **How much does it cost?** $279.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8261638-monasteries-and-monastic-orders-2000-years-of-christian-art-culture) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How did the monks, nuns and hermits live? What rules did they agree to obey? To what extent were they able to uphold those ideals in reality? What was the relationship between the monasteries and wordly authorities? And what was the source of the power that the religious orders were able to exercise in political affairs at various times? Are the remarkable cultural accomplishments of the cloisters simply the fruits of great self-discipline, or did they also result from a privileged way of life? Who were the men and women who entered monasteries? Knowledgeable responses to these and many other questions, in conjunction with the opulent illustrations, make this an impressive volume that is destined to become a standard on the subject. Review: armchair pilgrimage - Monasteries and Monastic Orders is another amazing Ullmann production. The photography is nothing short of spectacular and the accompanying text well written. This book offers an encompassing look at monastic architecture and life with an emphasis on European sites. The locations highlighted range from the most primitive cave dwellings to breathtakingly, embellished baroque masterpieces. The mountaintop monasteries are dizzyingly incredible. It is truly a blessing that so many of these jewels are still existent. Had more of them been located in England we would have only scattered ruins to appreciate. Continental Europe was not spared the tragedies of religious wars but they were at least not as freewheeling with the wrecking ball. As is the case with all of Ullmann's oversize, architecture and art books, this volume is beautifully produced. Solid binding, nice, heavy pages, stunning photography and superb design layout - these are standard Ullmann hallmarks. Achim Bednorz is, arguably, the best photographer in this field - a master at his craft. Short of actually visiting these locations his photography is as close as one can get. Needless to say, I would not hesitate adding this volume to one's library. Given its size and quality, the price desertcart is asking makes this book a real bargain. If this is a field of interest don't overlook Bednorz's other books they're all equally captivating. Review: A wonderful reference! - A very fine and detailed reference work. Well written - very informative. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,750,719 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #61 in Religious Building Architecture #203 in Monasticism & Asceticism #1,591 in Religious Arts & Photography | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 49 Reviews | ## Images ![Monasteries And Monastic Orders: 2000 Years of Christian Art and Culture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SiT1E8oYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ armchair pilgrimage *by J***R on May 25, 2013* Monasteries and Monastic Orders is another amazing Ullmann production. The photography is nothing short of spectacular and the accompanying text well written. This book offers an encompassing look at monastic architecture and life with an emphasis on European sites. The locations highlighted range from the most primitive cave dwellings to breathtakingly, embellished baroque masterpieces. The mountaintop monasteries are dizzyingly incredible. It is truly a blessing that so many of these jewels are still existent. Had more of them been located in England we would have only scattered ruins to appreciate. Continental Europe was not spared the tragedies of religious wars but they were at least not as freewheeling with the wrecking ball. As is the case with all of Ullmann's oversize, architecture and art books, this volume is beautifully produced. Solid binding, nice, heavy pages, stunning photography and superb design layout - these are standard Ullmann hallmarks. Achim Bednorz is, arguably, the best photographer in this field - a master at his craft. Short of actually visiting these locations his photography is as close as one can get. Needless to say, I would not hesitate adding this volume to one's library. Given its size and quality, the price Amazon is asking makes this book a real bargain. If this is a field of interest don't overlook Bednorz's other books they're all equally captivating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful reference! *by W***E on May 17, 2025* A very fine and detailed reference work. Well written - very informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tour Ancient and Modern Monasteries without leaving home! *by S***Y on January 31, 2013* This book is full of large, amazing and beautiful photographs of places that I will never have the chance to visit. It also contains an overview of the high points in monastic history as well as a list of religious orders, glossary of terms, list of brief biographies, list of Saints and notable persons religious, as well as indexes of places and persons in the back of the book. What is contained within it is well worth the price of the book and is something that I will enjoy looking at for years to come. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/8261638-monasteries-and-monastic-orders-2000-years-of-christian-art-culture](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8261638-monasteries-and-monastic-orders-2000-years-of-christian-art-culture) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*