A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art EPUB
by Gertrude Grace Sill
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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 categoriesfrom A for Angels to Z for Zodiacthis 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.
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Touchstone
- Publication Date:18/01/2011
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- ISBN:9781439123843
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:EPUB
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Touchstone
- Publication Date:18/01/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781439123843