A Guide to Christian Art

By:

Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New Delhi Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt Ltd 2023Description: 298pContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9789356404793

DDC classification:

C91 AP460

Contents:

1. Narratives of Jesus Christ and his Mother, Mary in Christian Art 2. Themes 3. Personages 4. Signs and symbols

Summary: "A one-volume introduction to and overview of Christian art, from its earliest history to the present day. In the more-than 1000 entries that follow Apostolos-Cappadona gives readers an expert overview of the frequently used symbols and motifs in Christian art as well as the various saints, historical figures, religious events, and biblical scenes most frequently depicted. The entries are organized by topic, so that students and beginners can easily find their way to discussion of the themes and motifs they see before them when looking at a painting"-- Provided by publisher.

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1. Narratives of Jesus Christ and his Mother, Mary in Christian Art
2. Themes
3. Personages
4. Signs and symbols

"A one-volume introduction to and overview of Christian art, from its earliest history to the present day. In the more-than 1000 entries that follow Apostolos-Cappadona gives readers an expert overview of the frequently used symbols and motifs in Christian art as well as the various saints, historical figures, religious events, and biblical scenes most frequently depicted. The entries are organized by topic, so that students and beginners can easily find their way to discussion of the themes and motifs they see before them when looking at a painting"-- Provided by publisher.

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