Apocalypse /

The final book of the Bible, called both Revelation and Apocalypse, prophesises what will happen at the end of time. During the Middle Ages, in a society which deeply believed in God and was mainly ruled by religious authorities, this theme has often been used in art. Its symbolic content allowed fo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925 (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, USA : Parkstone Press International, [2012?]
Colección:Mega Square Ser.
Temas:
Apocalyptic art.
Christian art and symbolism.
Apocalyptic art > Pictorial works.
Art apocalyptique.
Art apocalyptique > Ouvrages illustrés.
apocalyptic art.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Adventurers & Explorers.
HISTORY > Expeditions & Discoveries.
NATURE > Natural Disasters.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Disasters & Disaster Relief.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Adventure.
Apocalyptic art
Christian art and symbolism
Pictorial works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The final book of the Bible, called both Revelation and Apocalypse, prophesises what will happen at the end of time. During the Middle Ages, in a society which deeply believed in God and was mainly ruled by religious authorities, this theme has often been used in art. Its symbolic content allowed for many different interpretations, using various types of support (tapestries, illuminations, sculpture, painting). This book pools the most famous pieces of art inspired by this theme, such as the Apocalypse drapery from Angers Cathedral, the carved tympanum of the Autun Cathedral, and the fresco in.
Notas:Includes index.
Cover title.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (255 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
ISBN:9781780427232
1780427239
1906981469
9781906981464

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