Making and breaking the gods: christian responses to pagan sculpture in late antiquity
Auteur :
Kristensen, Troels Myrup
Éditeur :
Aarhus University Press
ISBN :
9788771240894
Date de publication :
30 oct. 2013
Dimensions :
24,8 x 18,1 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
964 g
Format :
Paper over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Danemark
Exploring Late Antique transformations, the book delves into how Christians reshaped urban and sanctuary sculpture through creative reinterpretations and iconoclastic maneuvers. It sheds light on evolving cultural dynamics in Egypt and the Near East, revealing intricate links between tradition and visual expression.