Anglo-Saxon Crucifixion Iconography - 9780521093088

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Title: Anglo-Saxon Crucifixion Iconography and the Art of the Monastic Revival

Author: Raw, Barbara C

Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Publication Date: 2009

Paperback; ISBN: 9780521093088

Volumes: 1; Pages: 324

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This book provides a major study of the drawings, paintings and carvings of the crucifixion from tenth- and eleventh-century England, placing these works of art within the context of the tenth-century monastic revival. The drawings and paintings of the crucifixion are discussed in relation to the literature, theology, liturgy and devotional practices of the late Anglo-Saxon period in order to reveal the richness and subtlety of religious belief at this time. Late Anglo-Saxon religious art is shown to have played a central role in the monastic life; it called to mind the gospel events and set out their theological significance; it demonstrated the truth of the gospel message; it moved men's hearts, allowing them to experience the presence of Christ and to respond as though they had actually been present at His death.ContentsList of platesAcknowledgementsList of abbreviations and note on the textIntroduction1. The nature and purpose of Anglo-Saxon church art2. The place of the crucifix in Anglo-Saxon religious life3. Crucifixion pictures in context4. Anglo-Saxon crucifixion iconography and the theology of the early mediaeval period5. The crucifix with angels6. The crucifix with the crowned Christ7. Minor iconographic types8. Artistic themes and the thought of the periodCatalogue and index of works of artBibliographyIndex

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