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OverviewThe Dictionary of Christian Art, now rebranded in the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. The Dictionary combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with lots of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images, and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described. The Dictionary of Christian Art, now rebranded in the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. The Dictionary combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with lots of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images, and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described. Among the many features of this dictionary are: detailed essays on periods and styles in art and architecture, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Baroque; general background to the Old and New Testaments, and to Christian tradition and beliefs; forms of art influenced by Christianity, such as illuminated manuscripts, stained glass; artists and architects and their works, for example Fra Angelico, Donatello, Pugin, and many others; and places and buildings, including Assisi, Roma, St Paul's, the Sistine Chapel. There are also descriptions and explanations of features of Christian churches, significant saints, popes, saints, and rulers, and a glossary of Architectural Terms and detailed bibliography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Linda Murray , Peter MurrayPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.465kg ISBN: 9780198609667ISBN 10: 0198609663 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 01 October 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPREFACE; NOTE TO THE READER; 1,700 A-Z ENTRIES; GLOSSARY OF ARCHITECTURAL TERMS; BIBLIOGRAPHYReviewsIt is impossible to over-praise this book. It works on every level. Sister Wendy Beckett comprehensive encyclopaedic dictionary provides especially detailed essays on periods and styles in art and architecture. The Business Economist a labour of love in every sense, and one which bears the marks of many years' reading ... astounding value for money Brian Brindley, Catholic Herald Author InformationThe late Peter Murray FSA and his wife Linda Murray FSA are well-known art historians with over 30 years' teaching experience, and several books written in collaboration, as well as those written independently. Peter Murray was Professor of the History of Art at Birkbeck College, in the University of London, from 1967 until his retirement in 1980. Linda Murray taught art history in the University of London Extra-Mural Department from 1949 to 1979. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |