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OverviewSaints are often depicted with particular objects that played a dramatic role in their lives, and these objects or characteristics have become symbolic of the saints and can be used to identify them in art. For instance, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is usually shown with a wheel, the object on which she was tortured as a result of her faith, while Saint Peter the Apostle often appears with the keys to heaven given to him by Jesus. These symbols represent drama, suffering, and unbending faith, and one has only to be aware of these elements in order to recognize the saints in art. Detailing the feast days, patronages, appearances, biographies, and symbols of more than 120 saints, Saints and Their Symbols is an exquisite reference, illustrated by more than 200 evocative images. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rosa GiorgiPublisher: Abrams Imprint: Abrams Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 16.70cm Weight: 0.890kg ISBN: 9781419702242ISBN 10: 1419702246 Pages: 420 Publication Date: 01 March 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRosa Giorgi is an art historian and an iconography specialist. She lectures on the History of Art and Christian iconography. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |