Emblems Of Saints: By Which They Are Distinguished In Works Of Art

By Frederick Charles Husenbeth

Book Overview

""Emblems of Saints: By Which They Are Distinguished in Works of Art"" is a book written by F. C. Husenbeth that explores the symbols and emblems associated with various saints in Christian art. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the visual representations of saints, including their attributes, clothing, and iconography. It covers a wide range of saints from different time periods and regions, including St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Teresa of Avila. The book is an essential resource for art historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of Christian art and iconography. It includes numerous illustrations and photographs of artworks depicting the saints, making it an engaging and informative read for both scholars and general readers alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162968036
• ISBN13: 9781162968032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"