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The symbolism of medieval churches : an introduction /

The symbolism of medieval churches : an Introduction explores the ways in which the medieval church building and key features of it were used as symbols, particularly to represent different relationships within the Church and the virtues of the Christian life. This book introduces the reader to the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spurrell, Mark (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2020.
Subjects:
Church architecture > Europe.
Symbolism in architecture > Europe.
Christian art and symbolism > Europe > Medieval, 500-1500.
Architecture, Medieval.
Table of Contents:
  • Visual Allegories and Verbal Symbols
  • Recent Symbolism
  • Symbol and Meaning
  • Allegory
  • Typology
  • The Moral Interpretation
  • Anagogy
  • Hugh and Richard of St Victor
  • Simplified Symbols
  • Buildings as Symbols
  • Numbers as Symbols
  • Suger and Saint-Denis
  • The East
  • The Triumph of Literalism
  • Images
  • In Conclusion.