The Foundations of Christian Art: IllustratedWorld Wisdom, Inc, 2006 - 114 pagina's Titus Burckhardt was a renowned expert on the art of traditional worlds. This book takes the reader through the history of Christian art, focusing especially upon architecture, iconography, and illumination. |
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Introduction to the Sacred Art of Christianity | 1 |
The Foundations of Christian Art | 37 |
The Decadence and the Renewal of Christian Art | 91 |
List of Illustrations | 111 |
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