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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art
Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art
Author: James Hall
The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist?s execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular, on which the repertoire of Western art is based....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780813343938
ISBN-10: 0813343933
Publication Date: 12/24/2007
Pages: 400
Edition: Second Edition
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Publisher: Westview Press
Book Type: Paperback
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"Entries pertain to persons, titles of pictures, and objects as attributes and symbols. Recurrent mythological, historical, and religious themes are explored, and allegoirical, poetic, and saintly characters are also covered." -from the cover


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