A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780684826837)

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
ISBN-10: 0684826836
ISBN-13: 9780684826837
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 06/01/1996
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.18h x 5.08w x 0.67d