Autore
aa.vv.
Editore
Acadèmie Royale de Belgique
Luogo di pubblicazione
ISBN
Pagine
328
Dimensioni
9x12
Lingua
Anno pubblicazione
2007
Rilegatura
Illustrazioni
180 col 40 b/n
Picturing the Bible explores the vast tradition of Christian art at its very beginnings in the third century A.D., just as Christianity was emerging from its outlawed, clandestine status to become the state religion of the Roman Empire. What images did these Christians use to express their faith openly? Were they the first believers to part with Mosaic law by creating graven images? What Jewish and pagan sources, if any, did they look to for inspiration? When did they begin to depict the life of Jesus? This beautifully illustrated book takes up such questions, revealing the story of how Christian art began through insights from recent discoveries.