Behind the Image - Understanding the Old Testament in Medieval Art (Paperback, New edition)

Scenes and characters from the Old Testament appear frequently in Western medieval art, yet the study of their significance is a neglected area of iconography. A common literature for both Jews and Christians, the Hebrew Scriptures had an especially broad appeal for the Church of the Middle Ages. Many sections of medieval society identified with the Hebrews of the Old Testament and sought from them direct models for leadership, moral behaviour and even art itself. Most of the imagery in medieval art derived from close study of the biblical texts and from the retelling of these stories in contemporary poetry and drama. This interdisciplinary study of art history and theology takes a thematic approach to the ways in which the Church drew on the ancient texts, focusing on the topics precedent, word, time, typology and synagogue. The introduction given here to the vast scholarly and literary hinterland behind the art, with insights into the thought processes from which the images emerged, not only brings fresh perspectives to specific sculptures, wall paintings, stained glass and liturgical objects, but facilitates a better understanding of Old Testament iconography wherever it is encountered.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Cultural Interactions: Studies in the Relationship between the Arts, 30
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	2014
Authors:	Judith A. Kidd
Dimensions:	225 x 150 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	257
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-430993-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 500 CE to 1400 > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Early Church Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Early Church Books > Christianity > Early Church Promotions
LSN:	3-03-430993-7
Barcode:	9783034309936

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