086939
New York
1994
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376
engleski
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The book is considered one of the essential guides to understanding iconography and symbolism in Western art. First published in 1994, this dictionary serves as a guide to the visual language of Christianity, which has become less recognizable to the modern reader over the centuries. The book contains more than 1,000 entries arranged alphabetically (from Aaron to Zucchetto). It covers a wide range of topics, including biblical characters, Christian saints, liturgical objects, architectural terms, and the symbolism of numbers, flora, and fauna. It contains over 160 black-and-white reproductions of works of art ranging from early Christian mosaics to works by modern artists such as Salvador Dalí. It is primarily intended for students of art history, museum visitors, and anyone interested in the connection between faith, liturgy, and art. Dr. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona is a recognized expert on religious art and a professor at Georgetown University. Her work in this dictionary is often compared to George Ferguson's classic Signs and Symbols in Christian Art, but is considered more modern and broader in scope because it includes references to classical mythology and the artists themselves.
