Christian art :
Williamson, Beth.
Christian art : a very short introduction / Beth Williamson. - xi, 132 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm - Very short introductions ; 107 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-124) and index.
Introduction ; 1. Images of the Eucharist and images of Christ's Passion ; 2. The Virgin and Child ; 3. The Saints ; 4. 'Bibles for the Illiterate': Old and New Testament Narrative Imagery ; 5. Icons ; 6. Conclusion: the Twentieth Century
Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the devotional works of the Renaissance period, to the interpretations of the 21st century. This book explores the changing nature of the representation of themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.
9780192803283 (pbk.) Rs225.00
2004049288
Christian art and symbolism.
700.4823 WIL / 009246
Christian art : a very short introduction / Beth Williamson. - xi, 132 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm - Very short introductions ; 107 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-124) and index.
Introduction ; 1. Images of the Eucharist and images of Christ's Passion ; 2. The Virgin and Child ; 3. The Saints ; 4. 'Bibles for the Illiterate': Old and New Testament Narrative Imagery ; 5. Icons ; 6. Conclusion: the Twentieth Century
Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the devotional works of the Renaissance period, to the interpretations of the 21st century. This book explores the changing nature of the representation of themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.
9780192803283 (pbk.) Rs225.00
2004049288
Christian art and symbolism.
700.4823 WIL / 009246