Signs and Symbols in Christian Art: With Illustrations from Paintings from the Renaissance (Galaxy B

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Genre: Christianity; History Of Art / Art and Design Styles; Religion - Commentaries / Reference; Religion; Reference; Subjects and Themes - Religious; Art and Architecture | Religious Art; Art / Religious; Arts, fine; Art History; Christian art and symbolism;

Average Review: 4.5 stars

Review: Great reference guide : I use this book frequently, especially when studying art books of Christian art as well as during a recent Bible study of the Book of Exodus. This was an invaluable guide to the symbolism used in art and the various meanings. For example, when studying the symbolic meaning of the priests robes of the Old Testament, the meaning of the pomegranate for the OT and NT is significant. In the OT, the pomegranate stood for the 613 Mosaic laws (the pomegranate was thought to contain 613 seeds). In the NT, the pomegranate is the symbol for the resurrection of Christ. The Hebrews believed following the law led them to God. For the Christian, belief in Jesus' death and resurrection leads to God! Enjoy this read.