The true vine : on visual representation and the western tradition

Author

Bann, Stephen

Document type

Livre

Language

English

Collection

Cambridge new art history and criticism.

Source

The true vine : on visual representation and the western tradition. 1989, xv, 286 p., 60 ill.; bibliogr. ref.; index

ISBN

0521341442

Publisher

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (gbr)

Publication country

United Kingdom

Abstract (en)

Emphasizes interconnections among representational forms from the Middle Ages to the present day, focusing particularly on three themes: grapes as a pictorial motif, the myth of self-reflection in the story of Narcissus, and the legend of the True Cross.

Subject (en)

• General works -- Iconography
• Art
• Representation
• Grapes
• Narcissus (mythical figure)
• True Cross

Subject (fr)

• Généralités -- Iconographie
• Art
• Représentation
• Raisin
• Narcisse (personnage légendaire)
• Vraie Croix

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910701-00455805

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