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Can I read The Dent dictionary of symbols in Christian art on EtoBox?

The Dent dictionary of symbols in Christian art by Jennifer Speake is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Dent dictionary of symbols in Christian art about?

This contains over 850 entries arranged alphabetically, with a visual index which shows an object or shape, and then explains its meaning. It covers Eastern and Western Christianity and aims to provide a comprehensive guide to an art form that was once an international language. It aims to provide all the tools necessary for understanding the full wealth of Christian art, offering coverage of the Bible, legends, major works of art, saints and biblical characters and also has a bibliography.

Who reads The Dent dictionary of symbols in Christian art?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Jennifer Speake
Publisher
J.M. Dent; J M Dent & Sons Ltd; Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published
1994
Language
EN
ISBN
9780460861380
Category
history
Subjects
Art, History, Arts
Rating
4.6 / 5 (3 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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