Buy this book on-line Miles, Margaret R : Image As Insight : Visual Understanding in Western Christianity and Secular CultureBeacon Press, Boston, 1985 ISBN 0807010065
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A study of the artistic methods used throughout Christian church history to influence and guide the often illiterate worshipper, discussing the symbology, the theological assumptions or aims, the materials used - paintings, sculpture, architecture, etc. - and the gradual evolution of these cultural forms and symbols as Christianity itself evolved. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 200pp., a few pages show small pen markings or marginalia. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Miles, Margaret R : Image As Insight : Visual Understanding in Western Christianity and Secular Culture. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, livres illustrées, fine bindings, livres d'occasion and livres rares. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |