Imagining Heaven - Depictions of the Afterlife in World Art Across the Millennia

About the author

Ellen W. Williams is a museum educator with comprehensive experience in the presentation of ideas for the public and was responsible for the interpretive program at the Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah, New York.

Summary

Positioned at the intersection of art, religion and culture, this book sheds light on human creativity in its portrayal of the afterlife. Beginning with prehistoric burial objects, the book travels through time to probe ancient texts, examine enigmatic carvings, dissect the meaning of intricate paintings, and discuss contemporary film and media.

Product details

• Authors: Ellen W. Williams
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2024
• EAN: 9781476690452
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-9045-2
• No. of pages: 330
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, Relating to religious groups, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial arts