Christian Art

Christian Art
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780192803283
ISBN-13 : 019280328X
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Book Synopsis Christian Art by : Beth Williamson

Download or read book Christian Art written by Beth Williamson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004-06-24 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.


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