| Symbols and Emblems of Early and Mediaeval Christian Art Contributor(s): Twining, Louisa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432618504 ISBN-13: 9781432618506 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: 1885. Illustrated with 92 plates. The book's purpose is to collect and arrange, in chronological order, the principal forms that have been used symbolically in the different periods of Art. Its chief aim is to lead to a better understanding of the many treasures of Art and Antiquity that are to be found wherever our wanderings may lead us, by assisting persons to read their meaning and to look through the Symbol to the thing signified by it. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Medieval - Art | Subjects & Themes - Religious - Religion | Christian Living - General |
| Dewey: 704.948 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6" W x 9" (1.74 lbs) 424 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. |
