Art and Architecture of the World's Religions

Beginning with faiths in the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, this set examines the major religions and their art and architecture from countries and continents all over the globe. It presents basic religions and their beliefs, as well as specific examples of how art/architecture reflects each religion's values.

Product details

• Authors: Leslie Ross, Leslie D. Ross, Ross Leslie D.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.06.2009, delayed
• EAN: 9780313342868
• ISBN: 978-0-313-34286-8
• No. of pages: 700
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Religious, Religious buildings, Architecture: religious buildings, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art