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Etat : very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

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Hardback. Etat : New. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement.With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel. Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one.The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society.…

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement. With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel. Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one. The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society? Contents Introduction 2. The Beginning of Time 3. The Palaeolithic Age 4. The Mesolithic and Neolithic Periods 5. The Bronze Age, Iron Age and the Old Testament 6. Egyptian Art: gods, priests and liturgical objects 7. Assyria, Babylonia and Persia 8. Ancient Greece 9. Rome and the Rise of Christian Art 10. The Constantinian Shift 11. Byzantine Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy 12. The Dark Ages, Carolingian Art and the Cluniac Reforms 13. Romanesque Art 14. Gothic Art: The Dawn of a Medieval revolution in Northern Europe 15. The Italian Renaissance 16. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation 17. The Splendour of the Baroque 18. Seventeenth Century Classicism and Still Life painting 19. The Age of Enlightenment 20. French Rococo, Neo-classicism and the Separation of Church and State 21. Romanticism, Realism and the Rise of the '-isms' 22. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 23. The Early 20th Century and the Beginnings of Modern Art 24. Between the Two World Wars 25. Post-War Art 26. Contemporary Art With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this absorbing history is for art lovers of all religious backgrounds who want to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the influence of Christianity on Western art and culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 528 pages. 7.44x0.59x9.69 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement. With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel. Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one. The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society? Contents Introduction 2. The Beginning of Time 3. The Palaeolithic Age 4. The Mesolithic and Neolithic Periods 5. The Bronze Age, Iron Age and the Old Testament 6. Egyptian Art: gods, priests and liturgical objects 7. Assyria, Babylonia and Persia 8. Ancient Greece 9. Rome and the Rise of Christian Art 10. The Constantinian Shift 11. Byzantine Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy 12. The Dark Ages, Carolingian Art and the Cluniac Reforms 13. Romanesque Art 14. Gothic Art: The Dawn of a Medieval revolution in Northern Europe 15. The Italian Renaissance 16. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation 17. The Splendour of the Baroque 18. Seventeenth Century Classicism and Still Life painting 19. The Age of Enlightenment 20. French Rococo, Neo-classicism and the Separation of Church and State 21. Romanticism, Realism and the Rise of the '-isms' 22. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 23. The Early 20th Century and the Beginnings of Modern Art 24. Between the Two World Wars 25. Post-War Art 26. Contemporary Art With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this absorbing history is for art lovers of all religious backgrounds who want to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the influence of Christianity on Western art and culture. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul.From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement.With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel.Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one.The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society.…

Hardback. Etat : New. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement.With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel. Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one.The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society.…

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Christian Art takes you on a journey through more than two millennia of artistic inspiration and achievement. With every turn of the page, you are transported through the changing artistic, historical and religious contexts surrounding each masterpiece, gaining a better sense of the profound spiritual convictions that were the driving force behind each stroke of the brush or cut of the chisel. Whatever your religious background may be, The Story of Christian Art offers a deeper and richer understanding of the cultural climate and influences behind the glories of Western art. It also offers valuable insights into the significance of key Christian elements within the artworks, encouraging a more nuanced and rewarding appreciation of each one. The book ends by exploring the present and future of Christian art. Who are the contemporary Christian artists and is there still a role for them in an increasingly secular society? Contents Introduction 2. The Beginning of Time 3. The Palaeolithic Age 4. The Mesolithic and Neolithic Periods 5. The Bronze Age, Iron Age and the Old Testament 6. Egyptian Art: gods, priests and liturgical objects 7. Assyria, Babylonia and Persia 8. Ancient Greece 9. Rome and the Rise of Christian Art 10. The Constantinian Shift 11. Byzantine Art and the Iconoclastic Controversy 12. The Dark Ages, Carolingian Art and the Cluniac Reforms 13. Romanesque Art 14. Gothic Art: The Dawn of a Medieval revolution in Northern Europe 15. The Italian Renaissance 16. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation 17. The Splendour of the Baroque 18. Seventeenth Century Classicism and Still Life painting 19. The Age of Enlightenment 20. French Rococo, Neo-classicism and the Separation of Church and State 21. Romanticism, Realism and the Rise of the '-isms' 22. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 23. The Early 20th Century and the Beginnings of Modern Art 24. Between the Two World Wars 25. Post-War Art 26. Contemporary Art With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this absorbing history is for art lovers of all religious backgrounds who want to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the influence of Christianity on Western art and culture. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

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