Catholica : the visual culture of Catholicism
Ivanič, Suzanna2022
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A clear, concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of Catholicism. Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artefacts, this book explains the meaning of the iconography and the mystic power of the faith's ritual objects. A wealth of often hidden symbols are identified and examined close up, building into a catalogue of key visual symbols for readers to use to interpret all Catholic visual and material culture. The book is organized into three parts - Tenet, Locus and Spiritus - each containing three themed chapters. The first part introduces the centrepieces of the faith, explaining the symbolism in the artistic representation of the holy family, apostles and saints, and in stories from scripture. The second part examines places of worship, identifying the constituent parts of the cathedral and presenting evocative images of roadside shrines. The third part explores celebrations and traditions, including personal devotional tools and jewellery. For each of the nine themed chapters, illustrated introductory text is followed by a spread-by-spread presentation of the key figures, the key stories and the key iconography relevant to each theme. Paintings and artefacts are examined in detail, identifying and explaining the symbolism and the stories depicted in each. As the book progresses, readers will build up knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code - the symbols that define Catholic practice, the attributes of the saints, the parts of the cathedral - allowing them to interpret Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and to understand the tenets, sites and rituals of the faith.
Main title:
Catholica : the visual culture of Catholicism / Suzanna Ivanič.
Author:
Ivanič, Suzanna, author
Imprint:
London : Thames and Hudson, 2022.©2022
Collation:
255 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780500252543 (hbk)9780500252543
Dewey class:
246
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
510798
More Information:
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs | 246 IVA | Available |