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 authored by M. Didron that explores the history and evolution of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from the 12th to the 15th century. The book is a detailed study of the various forms of Christian art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, and their significance in the religious and cultural context of the Middle Ages. The author examines the symbolism and iconography used in Christian art, and how it evolved over time. The book is richly illustrated with numerous examples of Christian art from the Middle Ages, including illuminated manuscripts, frescoes, stained glass windows, and sculptures. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the techniques and materials used by artists during this period. Overall, Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V2 is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of art history, theology, and medieval studies.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.