Publisher's Synopsis
Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V1 is a comprehensive book written by M. Didron that delves into the history of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book explores the evolution of Christian art from its earliest years to the end of the 13th century. It provides an in-depth analysis of the various forms of Christian art, including paintings, sculptures, and other forms of visual art. The book also examines the symbolism and meaning behind the different Christian icons and images that were commonly used during this period. Through a detailed analysis of the art and its historical context, the book offers a rich and fascinating insight into the role that Christian art played in the Middle Ages. The first volume of this two-volume set covers the period from the early Christian era to the 8th century. It is a must-read for scholars, art historians, and anyone interested in the history of Christian art.1851. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766140768. Volume 1 of 2. Comprising the history of the Nimbus, the Aureole, and the Glory, the history of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. These volumes contain much valuable information, available equally to the artist and the architect, and to every votary of archaeological science. The history of the various gradations by which the art advanced to its most perfect and glorious conceptions of the deity form an interesting portion of this work. It further embraces the whole range of iconography, in its relation to the divine persons of the Blessed Trinity. Illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
