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Catholica The Visual Culture Of Catholicism
Catholica The Visual Culture Of Catholicism
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Binding: Hardcover
Description: Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artifacts this volume explores the influence of iconography and the mystic power of a range of ritual objects. Expert Suzanna Ivanic identifies hidden visual symbols in paintings and examines them close - up building a catalog of key symbols for readers to use to interpret Catholic art and culture. Catholica For each of the nine central themes of the faith introductory text is followed by pages that look in - depth at paintings and artifacts identifying and explaining the symbolism and stories depicted. As the book progresses readers build up their knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code the symbols that define Catholic practice the attributes of the saints the parts of the cathedral allowing them to interpret all Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and consequently to better understand the tenets sites and rituals of this faith.
Title: Catholica The Visual Culture Of Catholicism
Author(s): Ivanic Suzanna
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500252543
Pages: 256 Pages, 450 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 6/7/2022
Category: Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Description: Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artifacts this volume explores the influence of iconography and the mystic power of a range of ritual objects. Expert Suzanna Ivanic identifies hidden visual symbols in paintings and examines them close - up building a catalog of key symbols for readers to use to interpret Catholic art and culture. Catholica For each of the nine central themes of the faith introductory text is followed by pages that look in - depth at paintings and artifacts identifying and explaining the symbolism and stories depicted. As the book progresses readers build up their knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code the symbols that define Catholic practice the attributes of the saints the parts of the cathedral allowing them to interpret all Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and consequently to better understand the tenets sites and rituals of this faith.
Title: Catholica The Visual Culture Of Catholicism
Author(s): Ivanic Suzanna
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500252543
Pages: 256 Pages, 450 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 6/7/2022
Category: Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church