Icons
Cormack, Robin2007
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This engaging book looks at icons in the context of the history of Christianity, examining all aspects of the production and power of this distinctive art form. It investigates their subject matter, showing how scenes can be identified, how the iconography developed over the centuries, and the role of portraiture.
Main title:
Icons / Robin Cormack.
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Imprint:
London : British Museum, 2007.
Collation:
144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-140) and index.
ISBN:
9780714126555 (hbk)0714126551 (hbk)
Dewey class:
704.9'482704.9482
Language:
English
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BRN:
598775
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