| A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art Contributor(s): Sill, Gertrude Grace (Author) |
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ISBN: 0684826836 ISBN-13: 9780684826837 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: Organized like a primer, with hundreds of entries in 50 categories, this handy pocket reference enables readers to recognize at a glance the identity and meaning of all the elements in any Christian work of art. Over 160 paintings from every century illustrate the enduring themes of the biblical heritage. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Art | Subjects & Themes - Religious - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology |
| Dewey: 704.948 |
| LCCN: 75026560 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.08" W x 8.18" (0.65 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sill, Gertrude Grace: - Gertrude Grace Sill, a graduate of Smith College and Wesleyan University, is an art historian, curator, and professor. She has lectured and published for over forty years. |