Christian Art

Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the narrative and devotional works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, to the radical new interpretations of the twenty-first century. This fascinating new book explores the changing nature of the representation of key themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Other sections deal with the changes to Christian art after the sixteenth-century Reformation, and with Christian art in the modern world.Within these themes, the book explores the work of major artists such as Memling, Holbein, El Greco and Rossetti, and well-known examples including the frescoes of St Francis at Assisi. Didactic and consciously devotional works are discussed alongside the controversial work of contemporary artists such as Andres Serrano and Chris Ofili.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: Beth Williamson, Beth (Lecturer in history of art at the University of Bristol) Williamson, Williamson Beth
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.06.2004
• EAN: 9780192803283
• ISBN: 978-0-19-280328-3
• Dimensions: 110 mm x 175 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions
• Subjects: Education and learning; Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; ART / History / General, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, History of Art, Art styles not defined by date, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art