The More Important Saints Of Church Art

By F. R. Webber

Book Overview

The More Important Saints of Church Art is a book written by F. R. Webber that explores the significance and representation of various saints in Christian art. The book is organized into chapters dedicated to specific saints, including St. Peter, St. Paul, St. John the Baptist, and St. Mary Magdalene. Each chapter provides a brief biography of the saint, followed by an analysis of their depictions in art throughout history. The book also includes numerous illustrations of famous artworks featuring these saints, allowing readers to visually engage with the material. The More Important Saints of Church Art is a valuable resource for art historians, religious scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Church Symbolism, by F. R. Webber. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140091.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: 1425371132
• ISBN13: 9781425371135
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"