Christian Iconography or the History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages Vol. 1 (1851)

Christian Iconography or The History of Christian Art in the Middle Ages V1 is a comprehensive book by M. Didron that explores the history and development of Christian art during the Middle Ages. The book is divided into chapters that cover various subjects, including the origins of Christian art, the use of symbols and allegories in Christian art, and the influence of different cultures on Christian iconography. The author also provides detailed descriptions of various artworks from the Middle Ages, including frescoes, mosaics, and sculptures, and discusses the techniques and materials used to create them. The book is richly illustrated with numerous black and white illustrations and photographs of Christian artworks from different periods and regions. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian art and iconography during the Middle Ages.1851. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766140768. Volume 1 of 2. Comprising the history of the Nimbus, the Aureole, and the Glory, the history of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. These volumes contain much valuable information, available equally to the artist and the architect, and to every votary of archaeological science. The history of the various gradations by which the art advanced to its most perfect and glorious conceptions of the deity form an interesting portion of this work. It further embraces the whole range of iconography, in its relation to the divine persons of the Blessed Trinity. Illustrated throughout.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.