Bücher von John Brainerd Macharg

Visual Representations of the Trinity: A Historical Survey is a book written by John Brainerd MacHarg and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive survey of the history of visual representations of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which holds that God is three persons in one divine essence. MacHarg's book covers the period from the early Christian era to the early 20th century, and includes a wide range of artistic and visual media, including painting, sculpture, stained glass, and manuscript illumination. The book explores the theological and cultural context of each representation, and analyzes the ways in which artists have attempted to depict the complex and mysterious concept of the Trinity. The book is divided into three main sections, each of which covers a different era in the history of Christian art. The first section covers the early Christian period, from the 3rd to the 7th century, when the doctrine of the Trinity was still being developed and defined. The second section covers the medieval period, from the 8th to the 15th century, when the doctrine of the Trinity became more firmly established and was incorporated into the liturgy and iconography of the Church. The third section covers the modern period, from the 16th to the early 20th century, when artists began to experiment with new styles and techniques, and the doctrine of the Trinity became the subject of renewed theological debate.Overall, Visual Representations of the Trinity: A Historical Survey is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Christian art and theology, as well as for anyone interested in the history of religious iconography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.