Christian Art
A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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Author
Publication
2004-07-14 - Oxford University Press, USA, New York
Language
English
Word Count
36,000 words, Guess
Page Count
144 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7383299M
- ISBN-139780192803283
- ISBN-10019280328X
- OCLC Control Number54906441
- OCLC Control Numberchristianartvery00will
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2004049288
- LibraryThing2613721
- Goodreads784172
Classifications
- LCCN7830 .W54 2004
Description
Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition, from the narrative and devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the radical new interpretations of the twenty-first century. This fascinating new book decodes the key themes, signs, and symbols found in Christian art: the Eucharist, the image of the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, Old and New Testament narrative imagery, and iconography. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, to the twenty-first century. - Publisher.
Description
This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
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