Thresholds of the Sacred
Download or Read eBook Thresholds of the Sacred PDF written by Sharon E. J. Gerstel and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Sharon E. J. Gerstel |
| Publisher | : Dumbarton Oaks |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0884023117 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780884023111 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thresholds of the Sacred by : Sharon E. J. Gerstel
Book excerpt: This collection of essays considers the development and meaning of the iconostasis, the screen used in churches to separate the sanctuary from the nave. The contributors approach the history of the icon screen from a variety of disciplines, including art history, theology, and architecture.
