Publisher's Synopsis
""How To Distinguish The Saints In Art By Their Costumes, Symbols And Attributes"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Major Arthur de Bles that provides readers with the tools to identify and understand the various saints depicted in art. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific saints, and each chapter includes a detailed description of the saint's costume, symbols, and attributes, as well as their significance and historical context. The book is richly illustrated with over 400 images of artwork from different eras and regions, providing readers with a visual reference to aid in their understanding. This book is an essential resource for art historians, students of religious studies, and anyone interested in the history and symbolism of Christian art.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
