Synopses & Reviews
Ross provides a broad survey of pictures and texts concerning saints, from the Early Christian through the late Gothic period. Both Western and Byzantine material is included. Beginning with the earliest pictures of and stories about saints, the book traces the evolution of hagiographic imagery primarily in manuscript contexts. Because of its cross-disciplinary nature, it will be of interest to audiences interested in Early Christian, Byzantine, and Western medieval culture: religion, society, politics, and art. No other book to date is organized similarly in providing detailed descriptions for the identification of medieval manuscripts with hagiographic texts and illustrations.
Review
...a very useful survey of the major forms of hagiographic imagery in manuscript illumination. This book provides an excellent introduction to the characteristics, methodologies, and evolution of hagiographic imagery.Choice
Synopsis
A broad survey of pictures and texts concerning saints, from the Early Christian through the late Gothic period.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-195) and index.
About the Author
LESLIE ROSS is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art History at Dominican College of San Rafael.