| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour). |
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text file |
| Series |
Archaeopress archaeology
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Archaeopress archaeology.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The bearded and mature figure of Christ stands majestically raising his right hand, open palm facing the viewer. In his left he holds an unfurled scroll. Saints Peter and Paul appear on either side, Peter approaching to catch or protect the dangling bookroll. This image, the so-called traditio legis, first appeared in late fourthcentury Rome in a variety of media, from the monumental to the miniature, including mosaic, catacomb painting, gold-glass and, the most numerous group, marble relief carving on sarcophagi. This monograph engages in a close reading of the traditio legis, highlighting its novelty and complexity to early Christian viewers. |
| Audience |
Specialized. |
| Note |
Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Iconography.
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Jesus Christ. |
| Genre/Form |
Pictorial works.
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| Subject |
Relief (Sculpture), Early Christian.
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Relief (Sculpture), Early Christian. |
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Art, Early Christian.
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Art, Early Christian. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Archaeopress, publisher.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781784910815 |
| ISBN |
1784910821 |
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9781784910822 (electronic book) |
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