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A higher contemplation : sacred meaning in the Christian art of the Middle Ages / Stephen N. Fliegel.

Author: Fliegel, Stephen N., 1950-

Imprint:Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, c2012.

Descriptionxi, 115 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Note:"This book is an expanded and revised version of a monograph titled Sacred Meaning in the Christian Art of the Middle Ages published in 2004 by the Sacred Landmarks Initiative at Cleveland State University."

Note:The context and the medieval mind -- The early Christian and Byzantine perception of images -- Images of the saints, angels, and holy persons -- Mater gloriosa: the cult of Mary in the Middle Ages -- Images of the cross and the Crucifixion.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.



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Fliegel, Stephen N., 1950-
Series Statement
The sacred landmarks series
Subject:
Christian art and symbolism -- Medieval, 500-1500.
Contributor
Fliegel, Stephen N., 1950- Sacred meaning in the Christian art of the Middle Ages.
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Sacred landmarks monograph series.