Author: George FergusonPublisher: New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195014327
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Examines the use and meaning of Christian symbols found in Renaissance art.
Saints, Signs, and Symbols
Author: W. Ellwood PostPublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787209725
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Saints, Signs, and Symbols, which was first published in 1962, contains in compact form all the main symbols used in the Church, complete with notes on their origin, meaning, and colouring. Of particular interest is the section on the Saints, which includes brief biographical details of each. “This is an indispensable handbook for teaching at all age levels.”—Kirkus Review
Signs and Mysteries
Author: Mike AquilinaPublisher: Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN: 1592767745
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Imagine the dangerous life of an early Christian. You've embraced your newfound faith in Christ but fear the risk of persecution or death at the hands of the pagans living around you. Then a trusted friend tells you about some of Jesus' followers who secretly meet. He whispers into your ear, "Look for a fish carved in a paving stone" by a certain home on the Via Tiburtina. You smile in gratitude. Still today, modern society recognizes those Christian symbols that kept the early Christians safely connected: they appear on churches, bumper stickers, mugs -- even mints and stuffed animals. Yet we are often ignorant of the rich meaning of these symbols: their origins in Scripture, in ancient culture, and in the preaching of the Church Fathers. In this book, noted author Mike Aquilina conducts an intriguing and insightful tour of the symbols that expressed the life and devotion of the Church through the first four centuries of its existence. He explains how Christians freely borrowed pagan and Jewish symbols, giving them new, distinctly Christian meanings. Recover the zeal of our spiritual ancestors as you learn to read their symbolic language -- and discover the impact the symbols still have on your life today. More than a hundred illustrations, reproduced by artist Lea Marie Ravotti from the ancient originals, beautifully complement the text. View a mulitmedia presentation and listen to an interview of the author here.
Author: Hilarie CornwellUnderstanding Early Christian Art
Author: Robin M. JensenPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135951772
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Understanding Early Christian Art is designed for students of both religion and of art history. It makes the critical tools of art historians accessible to students of religion, to help them understand better the visual representations of Christianity. It will also aid art historians in comprehending the complex theology, history and context of Christian art. This interdisciplinary and boundary-breaking approach will enable students in several fields to further their understanding and knowledge of the art of the early Christian era. Understanding Early Christian Art contains over fifty images with parallel text.
Our Christian Symbols
Author: Friedrich RestPublisher: Tpp
ISBN: 9780829800999
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A classic sourcebook for those interested in the devotional and educational interpretations of the symbols of faith, from Acacia Bush to Yoke of Obedience. In print since 1954, this illustrated guide continues to inform those interested in the meanings of Christian symbols.
Author: George Wells FergusonSaints and Their Symbols
Author: Fernando LanziPublisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 0814629709
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Images that tell the story of salvation illustrate saints in various scenes. They are often depicted by an emblem or icon. It used to be that we knew enough about the saints to recognize them in images or artworks without much trouble, but it is becoming a struggle. understanding the saints. This text explains such things as why so many of the saints appear in images with Jesus and the Virgin Mary, yet remain unnamed, which symbols are associated with each saint, and what their roles were in Christian salvation. work of popular religious culture and anthropology.
Christian Art
Author: Beth WilliamsonPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019280328X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
This work decodes the key themes, signs and symbols found in Christian art - the Eucharist, the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the medieval and Renaissance periods, to the 21st century.
Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy
Author: Michael RuzickiPublisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
ISBN: 1616714379
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This resource helps you prepare a reverent, artful, and interactive experience of the symbols of the liturgy followed by reflection on their meaning for groups of adults or teens.
