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Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture Heather Thornton McRae

Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture By Heather Thornton McRae

Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture by Heather Thornton McRae


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Summary

Designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret each painting, building, or artifact in terms of the iconography and symbolism of Christianity, this book will deepen understanding not only of Christian art and architecture but also of Christianity itself.

Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture Summary

Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture by Heather Thornton McRae

Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture is designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret each painting, building, or artifact in terms of the iconography and symbolism of Christianity. With reference to 100 clearly illustrated and diverse historical works, readers will learn to identify the telling details that mean so much to Christians. The book's layout is both visually striking and accessible. Each double-page spread features a full-page colour photograph of either a detail of the work or its context, depending on the subject, with a second photograph chosen to illustrate important aspects of the work. Alongside is a detailed exposition of the work's significance in Christian art history and philosophy, with key historical facts about the work, including where it may be seen today. By tracing the paths between Christian belief and artistic intention, this book will deepen understanding not only of Christian art and architecture but also of Christianity itself.

About Heather Thornton McRae

Heather Thornton McRae has designed and taught courses on medieval Christianity and given papers and invited lectures on Viking religion, religious just war theory, and medieval Christian translations of the Qur'an.

Table of Contents

Introduction * Places of Worship * Places of Contemplation * Mosaics, Sculpture, Paintings and Icons * Tombs, Memorials, Death and Resurrection * Holy Words * Holy Objects

Additional information

GOR007242253
9780500291702
0500291705
Making Sense of Christian Art & Architecture by Heather Thornton McRae
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2015-05-01
224
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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