Visual Understanding in Western Christianity and Secular Culture
Number of Pages
200
ISBN-10
0807010065
ISBN-13
9780807010068
SKU
9780807010068
Description
Argues that histories of Christianity should analyze religious artwork as well as texts, discusses attitudes towards religious images, and examines the portrayal of women
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