Art and Architecture of the World’s Religions [2 volumes] [2 volumes] 1st Edition
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Full Title

Art and Architecture of the World\'s Religions [2 volumes] [2 volumes] 1st Edition
Author(s)

Leslie D. Ross
Edition

1st Edition
ISBN

9780313342875
Publisher

Greenwood
Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

Two abundantly illustrated volumes offer a vibrant discussion of how the divine is and has been represented in art and architecture the world over. Beginning with the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome and moving forward through time, Art and Architecture of the World’s Religions explores the major faiths from countries and continents around the globe, helping readers better understand the creations their beliefs have inspired. After tracing the history and development of a religion, the book provides a general overview of its principal beliefs and key practices. It then offers specific examples of how works of art/architecture reflect that religion’s values. The focus of each chapter is on the temples, churches, and religious buildings, statues, paintings, and other works of art and architecture created by believers. Each representative work of art or architecture is examined in terms of its history, materials, symbols, colors, and patterns, as its significance is explained to the reader. With extensive illustrations, these volumes are the definitive reference work on art and architecture of the world’s religions.

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