Beschrijving
A handbook of Symbols in Christian art
Explore one of the richest and most rewarding aspects of Western art with this comprehensive easy-to-use, portable guide to Christian symbols.
Organized like a primer, with hundreds of entries in 50 categories — from A for Angels to Z for Zodiac — this handy pocket reference enables you to recognize at a glance the identity and meaning of all the elements in any Christian work of art. 162 paintings from every century illustrate the enduring themes of our biblical heritage.
A short introductory essay explains how to use the handbook and the functions of symbols in art. Cross-references, illustrations, a detailed index, and the pocket-book size make A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art an invaluable work for museum-goers, students, travelers, art collectors, and general readers.
For further NOTES See also the BACK cover of the book!
| Author: | Gertrude Grace Sill |
| ISBNr: | 0304296783 9780304296781 (not 0684826836 9780684826837) |
