The History of the Church in Art

by Rosa Giorgi

In this richly illustrated volume Rosa Giorgi argues that because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Church, knowledge of that history is critical to an appreciation of many of our great masterpieces.

Giorgi begins by analyzing artistic representations of liturgical objects, including altars, crosses, and censers, and follows with an examination of the duties and vestments of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892369361
• ISBN13: 9780892369362
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 7.8"