A higher contemplation: sacred meaning in the Christian art of the Middle Ages

The context and the medieval mind -- The early Christian and Byzantine perception of images -- Images of the saints, angels, and holy persons -- Mater gloriosa: the cult of Mary in the Middle Ages -- Images of the cross and the Crucifixion

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Main Author: Fliegel, Stephen N. 1950- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland State University's College of Liberal Art and Social Sciences 2012
Kent, Ohio Kent State University Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Series/Journal:The sacred landmarks series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Christian art / Picture / Veneration / History 500-1500
B Christian art / Image veneration / Piety / History 500-1500
Further subjects:B Christian art and symbolism Medieval, 500-1500
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Summary:The context and the medieval mind -- The early Christian and Byzantine perception of images -- Images of the saints, angels, and holy persons -- Mater gloriosa: the cult of Mary in the Middle Ages -- Images of the cross and the Crucifixion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Expanded and revised version of a monograph titled Sacred Meaning in the Christian Art of the Middle Ages published in 2004 by the Sacred Landmarks Initiative at Cleveland State University. - Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1606350935