A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art

A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art

Editorial Reviews Book Description 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.

A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art,Gertrude Grace Sill,Touchstone,0684826836,Antiquities & Archaeology,Christianity - History - General,Religion - Church History,Subjects & Themes - Religious,Art / General

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