EAN: 9780500252543

CATHOLICA - SUZANNA IVANIC GEBUNDEN

A clear  concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material
culture of Catholicism.     Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and
artefacts  this book explains the meaning of the iconography and the mystic power of the
faith's ritual objects. A wealth of often hidden symbols are identified and examined close up 
building into a catalogue of key visual symbols for readers to use to interpret all Catholic
visual and material culture.    The book is organized into three parts - Tenet  Locus and
Spiritus - each containing three themed chapters. The first part introduces the centrepieces of
the faith  explaining the symbolism in the artistic representation of the holy family  apostles
and saints  and in stories from scripture. The second part examines places of worship 
identifying the constituent parts of the cathedral and presenting evocative images of roadside
shrines. The third part explores celebrations and traditions  including personal devotional
tools and jewelry.    For each of the nine themed chapters  illustrated introductory text is
followed by a spread-by-spread presentation of the key figures  the key stories and the key
iconography relevant to each theme. Paintings and artefacts are examined in detail  identifying
and explaining the symbolism and the stories depicted in each. As the book progresses  readers
will build up knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code - the symbols that define Catholic
practice  the attributes of the saints  the parts of the cathedral - allowing them to interpret
Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and to understand the tenets  sites and
rituals of the faith.

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