Dictionary Of Subjects And Symbols In Art

Identifies and explains the religious, historical, mythical, literary, and other figures and themes upon which the repertoire of European art is based

The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist's execution of it. But what were once biblical or clas

"A Companion volume to James Hall’s perennial seller Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art. which deals with the subject matter of Christian and Western art