Medieval Church Symbolism: An Introduction

An Introduction

Cover Art for 9780367025236, Medieval Church Symbolism: An Introduction by Mark Spurrell
ISBN: 9780367025236
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 7 February, 2020
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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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 definition form and use of medieval symbols and the significance that they held and still hold for some people exploring the context in which church symbolism developed and examining the major influences that shaped it. Among the topics discussed are allegory typology moral interpretation and anagogy. Further chapters also consider the work of key figures including Hugh and Richard of St Victor and Abbot Suger at St-Denis. Finally the book contrasts the Eastern world with the Western world taking a look at the late Middle Ages and what happened to church symbolism once Aristotle had ousted Plato from the schools. Entering into the medieval mind and placing church symbolism in its context The Symbolism of Medieval Churches will be of great interest to upper-level undergraduates postgraduates and scholars working on Architectural History Medieval Art Church History and Medieval History more widely. | The Symbolism of Medieval Churches An Introduction

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