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Sin : the art of transgression /

The depiction of sin has been fundamental to European visual culture for hundreds of years, especially-but not only-in Christian art. Addressing the mutable and often ambiguous representation of sin, this book highlights its theological underpinnings, cultural afterlife, and contradictory and contro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Joustra, Joost (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : National Gallery Company Limited, 2020.
Subjects:	Sin in art > Exhibitions.

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