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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