Sacred Scripture / Sacred Space : the Interlacing of Real Places and Conceptual Spaces in Medieval Art and Architecture /

"Thirteen papers on different subjects, focussing on writings and inscriptions in medieval art, explore the faculty of writing to create and determine spaces and to generate the sacred by the display of holy scripture. The subjects range from book illumination over wall painting, mosaics, sculp...

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Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
Other Authors: Frese, Tobias (Editor), Keil, Wilfried E. (Editor), Krüger, Kristina (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
German
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2019]
Series:Materiale Textkulturen ; and 23.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Thirteen papers on different subjects, focussing on writings and inscriptions in medieval art, explore the faculty of writing to create and determine spaces and to generate the sacred by the display of holy scripture. The subjects range from book illumination over wall painting, mosaics, sculpture, and church interiors to inscriptions on portals and façades"--Cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (404 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:3110629151
9783110629132
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