Images and Relics: Theological Perceptions and Visual Images in Sixteenth-Century Europe Oxford Studies in Historical Theology

Author	John Dillenberger
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780195121728
Publication Date	1999-03-18
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press, Usa

This book explores the extent to which artists of sixteenth-century Europe were influenced by ideas of religious reform. It analyzes the content of major works by eight prominent artists, noted reformation scholar John Dillenberger argues that these artists' productions provide a fascinating map of the evolution and influence of major theological currents of their time.

This book explores the extent to which artists of sixteenth-century Europe were influenced by ideas of religious reform. Analyzing the content of major works by eight prominent artists, noted reformation scholar John Dillenberger argues that these artists' productions provide a fascinating map of the evolution and influence of major theological currents of their time.