Mercury Series; Cultural Studies 69
192 pages; illustrated; 6.75x9.5"; paper
English The iconography of the Eastern Christian Church, rooted in the legacy of Byzantium, has profoundly influenced the nature of sacred art among large segment of Canada's population. To enrich our appreciation of this living tradition, many of its aspects are explored, documented and analyzed. Although the volume gives prominence to ethnocultural, visual and religious dimensions, museological and technical concerns figure as well.