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Author Williamson, Beth.

Title Christian art : a very short introduction / Beth Williamson
Published New York : Oxford University Press, ©2004

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Description 1 online resource (132 pages) : illustrations
Series Very short introductions ; 107
Very short introductions ; 107.
Contents List of illustrations -- List of diagrams -- Introduction -- 1: Virgin Mary -- 2: Body of Christ -- 3: Saints -- 4: Images and narrative -- 5: Christian art transformed : the Reformation -- 5: Christian art around the turn of the second millennium -- Glossary -- References -- Further reading -- Index
Summary This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Christian art and symbolism
ART -- Reference.
ART -- Performance.
Christian art and symbolism
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780191516665
019151666X
9780191577772
0191577774