| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 305 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, 0920-623X ; v. 105 |
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Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; v. 105.
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| Contents |
Baptismal iconography in catacomb painting -- Baptismal iconography on sarcophagus and grave reliefs -- Baptismal iconography in ivory, glass, and mosaic -- Aspects of baptismal images in light of early liturgical documents -- The design and decoration of early Christian baptisteries -- Symbolism in baptistery design and décor |
| Summary |
This general survey of early Christian baptismal iconography and architecture integrates visual depictions and physical settings of baptism with textual evidence for its practice and purpose. An opening overview of pictorial art (paintings, relief sculpture, mosaics, and ivories) prompts questions about components of the actual ritual which are treated in the literary sources. The study's second half considers selected baptismal structures, examining the symbolism, purpose, and possible meaning of their spatial design and decorative programs. In most instances the synthesis of documentary and |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-297) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Baptism -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Christian art and symbolism -- To 500.
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Baptisteries.
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Fonts.
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Architecture, Early Christian.
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Architecture and religion -- History -- To 1500
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baptisteries.
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baptismal fonts.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
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RELIGION -- Christian Rituals & Practice -- Sacraments.
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Architecture and religion
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Architecture, Early Christian
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Baptism -- Early church
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Baptisteries
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Christian art and symbolism
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Fonts
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004189089 |
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9004189084 |
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1283119978 |
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9781283119979 |
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