A practical guide to the understanding and appreciation of Western Art. A delight to read and highly informative, the fascinating A-to-Z entries explore religious themes that have dominated Western painting and sculpture from its beginnings. Editorial Reviews Concentrates on the religious symbols that have dominated Western painting and sculpture and the figures from classical Greek and Roman mythology that have been influential since the Renaissance. The alphabetically arranged entries include such topics as Cain and Abel, the three Graces, the passion of Christ, and the zodiac. Includes 180 drawings. Indexed by artist and topics without entries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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