A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art Gertrude Grace Sill,
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 0684826836
Edition: Paperback; 1996-06-01
Summary:
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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