The Beginnings Of Christian Art: 200-395
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: André Grabar
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This seminal art history volume, The Beginnings Of Christian Art: 200-395 Ad, chronicles the formative period of Christian artistic expression. It uncovers the intricate evolution of iconography and architectural forms as Christianity transitioned from a persecuted sect to an officially recognized religion within the Roman Empire. André Grabar presents a meticulous analysis of early Christian symbolism, funerary art, and basilica design, illustrating how these visual traditions laid the groundwork for centuries of religious art. The work details the cultural and theological forces that shaped these nascent artistic endeavors, offering profound insights into the visual language of early believers. This authoritative study is essential for understanding the foundational elements of Western art history.
Author: André Grabar
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This seminal art history volume, The Beginnings Of Christian Art: 200-395 Ad, chronicles the formative period of Christian artistic expression. It uncovers the intricate evolution of iconography and architectural forms as Christianity transitioned from a persecuted sect to an officially recognized religion within the Roman Empire. André Grabar presents a meticulous analysis of early Christian symbolism, funerary art, and basilica design, illustrating how these visual traditions laid the groundwork for centuries of religious art. The work details the cultural and theological forces that shaped these nascent artistic endeavors, offering profound insights into the visual language of early believers. This authoritative study is essential for understanding the foundational elements of Western art history.