From Idols to Icons: The Emergence of Christian Devotional Images in Late Antiquity Volume 12

by Robin M. Jensen

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Even the briefest glance at an art museum's holdings or an introductory history textbook demonstrates the profound influence of Christian images and art. From Idols to Icons tells the fascinating history of the dramatic shift in Christian attitudes toward sacred images from the third through the early seventh century. From attacks on the cult images of polytheism to the emergence of Christian narrative iconography to the appearance of portrait-type...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0520345428

ISBN13:9780520345423

Release Date:September 2022

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:252 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"

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Art Arts, Music & Photography Religion Religion & Spirituality

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