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100 1 _aHaig, Elizabeth
245 1 4 _aThe floral symbolism of the great masters
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-01
508 _aCharlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Floral Symbolism of the Great Masters" by Elizabeth Haig is a scholarly exploration of the use of floral symbolism in Christian art, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into how various flowers were employed to convey deeper religious meanings and spiritual attributes in artworks throughout history, particularly during the Renaissance. It aims to unravel the intricate relationships between floral imagery and the doctrines of the Church, providing insights into the visual language of sacred art. The opening of the work introduces readers to the historical context of floral symbolism in Christian art, emphasizing the early use of emblems to convey faith, particularly in times of persecution. It outlines the transition from simple decorative motifs in early Christian art to more elaborate symbolic representations as the Church gained prominence, leading to an explosion of artistic expression during the Renaissance. The text discusses how flowers like the lily, rose, and olive branch came to represent qualities such as purity, divine love, and peace, as well as the broader tradition of integrating these symbols into religious doctrine and art. The meticulous nature of artists' choices reflects a rich tapestry of meaning that communicates theological ideas, making it accessible to both the educated and the illiterate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., Ltd, 1913
653 _aFlowers -- Symbolic aspects
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/floralsymbolismo00haiguoft/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70433
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