Buch, Englisch, 277 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
Depictions of the Afterlife in World Art Across the Millennia
Buch, Englisch, 277 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
ISBN: 978-1-4766-9045-2
Verlag: McFarland
Positioned at the intersection of art, religion, and culture, this book sheds new light on human creativity in its portrayal of the afterlife. Beginning with prehistoric burial objects that help with one's heavenly needs, it travels through time to probe ancient texts, examine enigmatic carvings, dissect the meaning of intricate paintings, and discuss contemporary perspectives in film and media. It demonstrates that humans around the world have always had the capacity to confront the "final frontier" in spirited, hopeful, and beautiful ways.