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<br> First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. <p>"Ferguson has brought a dead language back to life. He writes simply and clearly." -- Chicago Tribune </p>

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Author

George Wells Ferguson

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published

1961

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195014327

Category

art

Subjects

Fiction, Reference, Religion

Rating

4.09 / 5 (109 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13