Publisher's Synopsis
""Christ in Art"" is a comprehensive exploration of the representation of Jesus Christ in art throughout history. Written by Joseph Lewis French and originally published in 1899, the book covers a wide range of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, and architecture. French examines the evolution of Christ's image in art, from early Christian depictions to the Renaissance and beyond. He analyzes the symbolism and iconography used in various artworks, discussing the ways in which artists have portrayed Christ's divinity, humanity, and suffering. The book features numerous illustrations of famous works of art, accompanied by detailed explanations of their significance. ""Christ in Art"" is a valuable resource for art historians, religious scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
