Item Number: 110879 Title: Living Water : Images, Symbols, and Settings of Early Christian Baptism Author: Jensen, Robin M Price: Not Available ISBN: 9789004188983 Description: Leiden: Brill, 2010. 25cm., hardcover, 312pp. Summary: This general survey of early Christian baptismal iconography and architecture integrates visual depictions and physical settings of baptism with textual evidence for its practice and purpose. An opening overview of pictorial art (paintings, relief sculpture, mosaics, and ivories) prompts questions about components of the actual ritual which are treated in the literary sources. The study’s second half considers selected baptismal structures, examining the symbolism, purpose, and possible meaning of their spatial design and decorative programs. In most instances the synthesis of documentary and material evidence is enriching and complementary. However, even when physical and textual data diverge, their discontinuity demonstrates the variability of ritual performance and the perennial distinction between ideal and actual practice. Contents: Chapter 1: Baptismal Iconography in Catacomb Painting ; Chapter 2: Baptismal Iconography on Sarcophagus and Grave Reliefs ; Chapter 3: Baptismal Iconography in Ivory, Glass, and Mosaic ; Chapter 4: Aspects of Baptism Images in Light of Early Liturgical Documents ; Chapter 5: The Design and Decoration of Early Christian Baptismal Spaces ; Chapter 6: Symbolism in Baptistery Design and Décor. (Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements, 105) We regret to inform you that this title is no longer available. P.O. Box 3904, Kingston, New York 12402 US Phone: 845-331-8519 Fax: 845-331-0852 Email: michael@artbooks.com |
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