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From the conversion of the emperor Constantine in the early fourth century, vast sums of money were spent on the building and sumptuous decoration of churches. The resulting works of art contain many of the greatest monuments of late antique and early medieval society. But how did such expenditure fit with Christ's message of poverty and simplicity? In attempting to answer that question, this study employs modern theories on the use of metaphor to show how physical beauty could stand for spiritual excellence. As well as explaining the evolving attitudes to sanctity, decorum and display in Roman and medieval society, detailed analysis is made of case studies of Latin biblical exegesis and gold-ground mosaics so as to counterpoint the contemporary use of gold as a Christian image in art and text.
Table of contents:
1. Introduction; 2. Roman splendour; 3. The riches of scripture; 4. The art of persuasion; 5. The display of Christian wealth.
This study explains the rise of the early great Christian churches, which from the fourth century were paid for in gold - and were often decorated with it - in apparent contradiction to Christ's message of poverty and simplicity. Modern theories of imagery and allegory are used to enable us to understand the textual and artistic legacy of the age.
A pioneering study of the textual and artistic meaning of the grandeur of early Christian churches.
Table of contents:
1. Introduction; 2. Roman splendour; 3. The riches of scripture; 4. The art of persuasion; 5. The display of Christian wealth.
This study explains the rise of the early great Christian churches, which from the fourth century were paid for in gold - and were often decorated with it - in apparent contradiction to Christ's message of poverty and simplicity. Modern theories of imagery and allegory are used to enable us to understand the textual and artistic legacy of the age.
A pioneering study of the textual and artistic meaning of the grandeur of early Christian churches.