- 256 pages
- English
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A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art
About this book
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.
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.
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Information
Topic
ArtSubtopic
Art GeneralINDEX
Abel, 143-44
Abraham, 145-47
Adam, 142-43
Adoration of the Shepherds, 72
Adultery, 8-9, 18, 85-86
Advent, 215
Agatha, Saint, 175
Agnes, Saint, 175-76
Agony in the Garden, 87-88
Ahasuerus, 160
Alb, 210
Almond, 53
Altar, 165
Ambrose, Saint, 35, 36
Amice, 210
Anchor, 128
Andrew, Saint, 9-10
Anemone, 50
Angel of the Annunciation, 3
Angel of the Lord, 4
Angel of Mercy, see Gabriel
Angels, 1-4
Angers (cathedral), 5
Animals, 16-27
Anne, Saint, 176 see also Mary Mother of Christ
Annunciation (to Mary), 119-120
Annunciation (to the Shepherds), 71
Anthony Abbot, Saint, 176
Anthony of Padua, Saint, 40, 176-77
Apes, 16
Apocalypse, 4-5
Apocrypha, 5-9
Apollonia, Saint, 177-78
Apostles, 9-15, 28 see also Evangelists; specific Apostles
Apple, 53-54, 122, 126
Aquinas, Saint Thomas, 200-201
Archangels, 3-4
Archiepiscopal cross, 31
Arithmetic, 113
Ark of the Covenant, 128
Armor, 128
Arrow, 128
Artifacts, Religious, 165
Artist’s materials, 47
Ascension, The, 99
Ashes, 40, 85
Ash Wednesday 40, 85
Asses, 16, 85, 121
Astronomy, 113
Attributes, 175
Augustine, Saint, 35, 36-37
Augustinians, 170
Aureole, 60
Ax, 12, 128
Bag of money, see Instruments of the Passion
Balls, three, 195
Banner, 130
Baptism, 42, 173, 208
of Christ, 78-79
Barabbas, 89
Barbara, Saint, 178
Bartholomew, Saint, 10
Basilisks, 17
Basin and ewer, 135, 168 see a...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- To The Reader
- Introduction
- Angels
- Beasts, Real and Imaginary
- Church
- Death
- Earth and the Elements
- God the Father
- Halos
- Initials
- Jesus Christ
- Kings
- Last Judgment
- Mary
- Numbers
- Old Testament Prophecies
- Prophets
- Religious Artifacts
- Sacraments
- Tree
- Vestments
- Year (Church)
- Zodiac
- Selected Bibliography
- Sources and Credits
- Index