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The History of the Church in Art
Rosa Giorgi
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Description for The History of the Church in Art
Paperback. Presents a history of Christian Church as portrayed throughout Western art. This book examines artistic representations of liturgical objects - including altars, crosses, and censers. It offers an analysis of the lives and portraits of notable leaders, from Peter and Paul to Thomas More and Pope Paul VI. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACB; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 710.
A fascinating look at the history of the Christian Church as portrayed throughout Western art. This richly illustrated volume argues that, because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Church, knowledge of that history is critical to gaining a deeper appreciation of many of our great masterpieces."The History of the Church in Art" begins by examining artistic representations of liturgical objects - including altars, crosses, and censers. It then goes on to look at the portrayal of the duties and vestments of a variety of cleric in art; the visual documentation ... Read more
A fascinating look at the history of the Christian Church as portrayed throughout Western art. This richly illustrated volume argues that, because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Church, knowledge of that history is critical to gaining a deeper appreciation of many of our great masterpieces."The History of the Church in Art" begins by examining artistic representations of liturgical objects - including altars, crosses, and censers. It then goes on to look at the portrayal of the duties and vestments of a variety of cleric in art; the visual documentation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892369362
SKU
V9780892369362
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99-34
About Rosa Giorgi
Rosa Giorgi is an art historian specializing in iconography. She is also the successful author of two previous art related books.
Reviews for The History of the Church in Art
"A well-produced guide to Christian art." International Review of Biblical Studies " "A well-produced guide to Christian art." "International Review of Biblical Studies"" "A well-produced guide to Christian art."
"International Review of Biblical Studies"
"International Review of Biblical Studies"