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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.

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A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art
  • Author : Gertrude Grace Sill
  • Release : 18 January 2011
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • ISBN : 9781439123843
  • Genre : Art
  • Total Page : 294 pages
  • Language : English
  • PDF File Size : 7,8 Mb

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