The Art of Faith
eBook - ePub

The Art of Faith

A Guide to Understanding Christian Images

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eBook - ePub

The Art of Faith

A Guide to Understanding Christian Images

About this book

Have you stood in front of a painting and thought, What does this mean?
The Art of Faith answers this question again and again, with insight, wit, and verve, providing a thorough reference to Christian art through the centuries. Practical and easy to read, this book unfolds the ancient world of Christian images for believers who want to enrich their faith, college students studying art history, and travelers to religious sites. With this book in hand, you can visit museums, churches, or other sacred places and identify a work of art's style and meaning. Or even explore the signs and symbols of your local church.
Whatever your relationship to art or Christianity, open this book when you're curious about a painting, sculpture, symbol, or other sacred work. It will answer your questions about The Art of Faith.
 

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Information

Year
2013
eBook ISBN
9781612614045

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Part One: The Art of Faith
  9. Part Two: The Holy Trinity
  10. Part Three: The Unseen World
  11. Part Four: Faithful Followers
  12. Part Five: Sacred Symbols
  13. Part Six: Liturgical Art
  14. Questions to Ask About Sacred Art
  15. Looking for Images Online
  16. Galleries, Libraries, and Museums
  17. Glossary of Art Terms
  18. Author Notes
  19. Index of Art
  20. Index of Names and Terms
  21. About the Author