Art of the Cross bookcover

Art of the Cross

Mary Emmerling 

(Author)

Jim Arndt 

(Photographer)
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Description

Art of the Cross celebrates one of the world's most recognized ancient symbols-the cross. This iconic symbol predates Christianity in cultures around the world, and has been used as a religious symbol and as an ornament from the dawn of civilization. Crosses have been found in almost every part of the old world, from Scandinavia where the Tau cross symbolized the hammer of the God Thor, to India, where the vertical shaft represents the higher, celestial states of being and the horizontal bar represents the lower, earthly states.

Illuminated by succinct text that discusses the cross throughout history, this simple yet powerful book captures this timeless symbol.

Product Details

PublisherGibbs Smith
Publish DateSeptember 08, 2006
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781423601159
Dimensions8.7 X 8.8 X 0.7 inches | 1.6 pounds
BISAC Categories: Arts & Hobbies

About the Author

One of the best-known names in American decorating, Mary Emmerling is the author of twenty books, many of them part of her American Country series. She is creative director of Country Home magazine and host of the Country at Home series on HGTV as well as a designer and collector. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Phoenix, Arizona.

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