W.B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, and the Poetry of Paradise

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Organized like a primer, with hundreds of entries in 50 categories〞from A for Angels to Z for Zodiac〞this handy pocket reference enables you to recognize at a glance the identity and meaning of all the elements in any Christian work of art. 162 paintings from every century illustrate the enduring themes of our biblical heritage. A short introductory essay explains how to use the handbook and the functions of symbols in art. Cross-references, illustrations, a detailed index, and the pocket-book size make
an invaluable work for museum-goers, students, travelers, art collectors, and general readers.