Christian Iconography: A Study of Its Origins

by André Grabar

Book Overview

An illuminating look at the iconography of the early church and its important place in the history of Christian art Christian Iconography examines how the earliest Christian images were created and sheds light on the role they played alongside other forms of Christian piety in their day. Andr? Grabar looks at the most characteristic examples of paleo-Christian iconography, dwelling on their nature, form, and content. He explores the limits of originality...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691018308
• ISBN13: 9780691018300
• Release Date: January 1968
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 5.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 10.0"