Christian Iconography: A Study of Its Origins - Paperback

$76.32

Christian Iconography: A Study of Its Origins - Paperback

Name: Christian Iconography: A Study of Its Origins - Paperback
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SKU: 9780691252087
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by André Grabar

$76.32

Book Overview

An illuminating look at the iconography of the early church and its important place in the history of Christian art

In this book, historian André Grabar demonstrates how early Christian iconography assimilated contemporary imagery of the time. Grabar looks at the most characteristic examples of paleo-Christian iconography, dwelling on their nature, form, and content. He explores the limits of originality in such art, its debt to figurative art, and the broader cultural climate in the Roman Empire, drawing a distinction between expressive images--that is, genuine works of art--and informative ones. Throughout, Grabar establishes the importance of imperial iconography in the development of Christian portraits and sheds light on the role they played alongside other forms of Christian piety in their day.

ISBN	9780691252087
Author	André Grabar
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Genre	Religion & spirituality, Arts, and History
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2023
Language	ENG- English
Pages	432
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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