Apostolos-Cappadona, Diane

A Guide to Christian Art - New Delhi Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt Ltd 2023 - 298p

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"--

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