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The Forgotten Symbolism of Christian Art

Heinrich Schmidt Margarethe Schmidt

A Guide to Understanding Animal, Angel, and Marian Imagery Second Edition

“On the subject of Christian symbolism in art, there really isn’t any other book that succinctly provides an understanding of the many clues to medieval theology and pictorial symbolism.” Doris Schmidt, Süddeutsche Zeitung

What meaning does the pelican have in Christian art? Why do we often fi nd Mary depicted in a walled garden? And who are those angels with the four wings and the four heads? This engaging book expertly guides the reader through the diverse representations of animals, angels and Marian imagery found in Christian art, explains their symbolism, and reveals their ancient and biblical sources.

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Published by C.H.Beck , ISBN: 9783406718298

Main content page count: 336 Pages

ISBN: 9783406718298