Imagining heaven: depictions of the afterlife in world art across the millennia
Auteur :
Williams, Ellen W.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476690452
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2024
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
590 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Positioned at the intersection of art, religion and culture, this book sheds light on human creativity in its portrayal of the afterlife. Beginning with prehistoric burial objects, the book travels through time to probe ancient texts, examine enigmatic carvings, dissect the meaning of intricate paintings, and discuss contemporary film and media.