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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art

Af: James Hall Engelsk Paperback

Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art

Af: James Hall Engelsk Paperback
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The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist''s execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based. Combined here in a single volume are religious, classical, and historical themes, figures of moral allegory, and characters from romantic poetry that appeared throughout paintings and sculpture in Western art before and after the Renaissance. More than just a dictionary, this text places these subjects in their narrative, historical, or mythological context and uses extensive cross-referencing to enhance and clarify the meanings of these themes for the reader.

The definitive work by which others are compared, this volume has become an indispensable handbook for students and general appreciators alike. This wholly redesigned second edition includes a new insert of images chosen by the author, as well as a new preface and index to highlight the ideas, beliefs, and social and religious customs that form the background of much of this subject matter.

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The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist''s execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based. Combined here in a single volume are religious, classical, and historical themes, figures of moral allegory, and characters from romantic poetry that appeared throughout paintings and sculpture in Western art before and after the Renaissance. More than just a dictionary, this text places these subjects in their narrative, historical, or mythological context and uses extensive cross-referencing to enhance and clarify the meanings of these themes for the reader.

The definitive work by which others are compared, this volume has become an indispensable handbook for students and general appreciators alike. This wholly redesigned second edition includes a new insert of images chosen by the author, as well as a new preface and index to highlight the ideas, beliefs, and social and religious customs that form the background of much of this subject matter.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 408
ISBN-13: 9780813343938
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave: 2
ISBN-10: 0813343933
Kategori: Opslagsværker
Udg. Dato: 1 mar 2014
Længde: 25mm
Bredde: 229mm
Højde: 152mm
Forlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
Oplagsdato: 1 mar 2014
Forfatter(e): James Hall
Forfatter(e) James Hall

Kategori Opslagsværker

ISBN-13 9780813343938

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 408

Udgave 2

Længde 25mm

Bredde 229mm

Højde 152mm

Udg. Dato 1 mar 2014

Oplagsdato 1 mar 2014

Forlag Taylor & Francis Inc