Christian Iconography or the History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V2

Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V2 is a comprehensive book written by M. Didron that provides a detailed account of the history of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book covers various aspects of Christian iconography, including the symbolism and meaning behind the different images and motifs used in Christian art. The author explores the evolution of Christian art from its early beginnings in the Roman Empire to its development in the Byzantine Empire and its spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into different sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Christian art, such as the use of colors, the depiction of saints and martyrs, and the role of the church in the development of Christian art. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is illustrated with numerous examples of Christian art from different periods and regions. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian art and its significance in the development of Western culture.1851. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 076614075X. Volume 2 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.