The book investigates the aesthetic theology embedded in the Franciscan artistic tradition. The novelty of the approach is in applying concepts gleaned from Franciscan textual sources to create a deeper understanding of how art in all its sensual forms was foundational to the Franciscan milieu. Chapters range from studies of statements about aesthetics and the arts in theological textual sources to examples of visual, auditory, and tactile arts communicating theological ideas found in texts. The essays cover not only European art and textual sources, but also Franciscan influences in the Americas found in both texts and artifacts.
Edited by:
Xavier Seubert, Oleg Bychkov Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.097kg ISBN:9780367332259 ISBN 10: 0367332256 Series:Routledge Research in Art and Religion Pages: 394 Publication Date:08 November 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Xavier Seubert is the Thomas Plassmann Distinguished Professor of Art and Theology Emeritus, Saint Bonaventure University, New York. Oleg Bychkov is professor of theology at Saint Bonaventure University, New York.