First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art.
Signs and Symbols in Christian Art: With Illustrations from Paintings of the Renaissance (Galaxy Books)
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Author: Ferguson, George
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780195014327
Details:
Author: Ferguson, George
Brand: Oxford University Press
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 304
Release Date: 01-12-1961
Part Number: 9780195014327
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780195014327
