A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art

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.

Author: Gertrude Grace Sill
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 11/19/1996
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.18h x 5.08w x 0.67d
ISBN13: 9780684826837
ISBN10: 0684826836
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | History
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Religious
- Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology