A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art

by Gertrude Grace Sill and Sill

Book Overview

Organized like a primer, with hundreds of entries in 50 categories--from A for Angels to Z for Zodiac--this handy pocket reference enables you to recognize at a glance the identity and meaning of all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0026109204
• ISBN13: 9780026109208
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very useful

Great reference book -- clear, interesting, not overly academic. If you enjoy art or travel abroad (especially Europe), this is a great book to have along to better understand and enjoy Christian art.

Concise and Informative

As stated, this is a handbook, therefore the format is easy to read and gives you the basic information. If something then strikes your fancy you can then do further research based upon this excellent starting reference point. If you have very little religious background this will help you understand Christianity in Art. Even Christians will find the book informative and full of things that they did not know. For example, did you know that the number 1000 represents eternity? The handbook is layed out alphabetically, beginning with angels and ending with zodiac, all for your convenience. My only complaint is that the art depicted is small, in black and white and therefore does not show the details of the pieces of art. A good book for anyone interested in art, specifically Christian Art. The explanations of the symbolism is very good, it tells you just enough.

Great Reference Book

This book is very informative and interesting. It is laid out in an easy to read way and is a great reference book for anyone who loves art. I would definitely suggest this book to anyone who has ever looked at Christian art and wondered what exactly does it mean.