Beth Williamson (Lecturer in history of art at the University of

Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the devotional works of the Renaissance period, to the interpretations of the 21st century. This book explores the changing nature of the representation of themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.

Produktdetails

• Very Short Introductions
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 175mm x 111mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 112g
• ISBN-13: 9780192803283
• ISBN-10: 019280328X
• Artikelnr.: 21170687

Autorenporträt

Dr Beth Williamson is a lecturer in the history of art at the University of Bristol. She has published and lectured on many aspects of Christian art, including images of Christ and of the Virgin Mary, altarpieces, and devotional images

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1: Images of the Eucharist and images of Christ's Passion
2: The Virgin and Child
3: The Saints
4: 'Bibles for the Illiterate': Old and New Testament Narrative Imagery
5: Icons
6: Conclusion: the Twentieth Century