1st Edition
Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography Themes Depicted in Works of Art
Edited By Helene E. Roberts
1150 Pages
by
Routledge
1150 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1998. The Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography compares the uses of iconographic themes from mythology, the Bible and other sacred texts, literature, and popular culture in works of art through various periods, cultures, and genres. Art historians now tend to study narrative themes depicted in works of art in relation to such subjects as gender and sexuality, politics and... Read more
Editor’s note and guide to usage; alphabetical list of entries; general reading list; encyclopedia entries a–Zz; notes on contributors; index of ancient mythological and historical personages, places, and concepts; index of judeo-christian personages, places, and concepts; index of references to the bible and other sacred books; index of other cultures, religions, and mythologies; index of artists and works of art; index of authors, literary texts, composers, filmmakers, and folktales; index of other names and terms.
Biography
Helene E. Roberts
"Highly recommended for art, academic, and large public libraries." -- Booklist/RBB
"Essential for reference collections and a wise personal investment for any scholar in the humanities." -- Choice
"Highly recommended for art, academic, and large public libraries." -- Reference & User Services Quarterly
"This useful intermediate reference work offers some fine introductory discussions of narrative themes in western art. It will be of use to docents and other students of western iconology." -- Word Trade
"This is an excellent encyclopedia, a first of its kind and to be highly commended for its scholarship, novel arrangement and thoroughly indexing..It is essential for every art and reference library." -- Reference Reviews
