The Cross and creation in Christian liturgy and art /

Irvine, Christopher.

The Cross and creation in Christian liturgy and art / Christopher Irvine. - xx, 247 pages ; 22 cm - Alcuin Club collections ; 88 . - Alcuin Club collections ; no. 88. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The book gives an account of various movements in art and their relation to the visual and in churches and in liturgy, for example the Franciscan movement, different approaches to the crucifixion, the restoration of creation. It recovers the links between the cross and creation, and relates the baptismal covenant to a commitment to care for creation. Includes a 4-page colour plate section.

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Crosses in art.
Crosses.
Holy Cross in art.
Creation in art.
Christian art and symbolism.
Liturgy and art.

BV160.I78 2013 / 17463

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