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Signs and Symbols in Christian Art (61 Edition)

by George Ferguson

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First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art.

Synopsis:

Examines the use and meaning of Christian symbols found in Renaissance art.

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About the Author

The late George Ferguson was Rector of Saint Philip's In the Hills Episcopal Parish in Tucson, Arizona.

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Table of Contents

The Reason Why by Rush H. Kress

An Introduction by George Ferguson

I. Animals, Birds, and Insects

II. Flowers, Trees, and Plants

III. Earth and Sky

IV. The Human Body

V. The Old Testament

VI. St. John the Baptist

VII. The Virgin Mary

VIII. Jesus Christ

IX. The Trinity, the Madonna, and Angels

X. The Saints

XI. Radiances, Letters, Colors, and Numbers

XII. Religious Dress

XIII. Religious Objects

XIV. Artifacts

List of Plates

Index of Names and Subjects

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780195014327

Author:

Ferguson, George

Publisher:

Oxford University Press, USA

Author:

null, George

Location:

London :

Subject:

Religious

Subject:

Reference

Subject:

Art

Subject:

Christian art and symbolism

Subject:

Subjects & Themes - Religious

Subject:

Architecture | Religious Art

Subject:

Art and Architecture | Religious Art

Subject:

Painting, Renaissance

Subject:

Art & Architecture | Religious Art

Subject:

Art/Reference

Edition Description:

Comp & Unabrdgd

Series Volume:

v. 199

Publication Date:

19661231

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

304

Dimensions:

8.16x5.33x.67 in. .57 lbs.

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