ART 239: Christian, Jewish and Islamic Art: CE 0-1400: Finding Context

An exhaustive encyclopedia of world art, containing articles written by scholars on artists, movements, works, and subjects, each followed by a selective bibliography.

The purpose of this interesting work is to show how fundamental cultural narratives and themes have been represented in the arts. Includes both stories and general themes such as abandonment, envy, and ecstasy. Each essay ends with lists of works that employ the theme and selected secondary sources. There are 7 indexes to enable seeking out names, Biblical themes, literary references, mythological references, etc.

Presents over 1,000 entries on Islamic art and architecture. Includes bibliographies.

Overview of art and architecture from the origins of the culture until the early Middle Ages.

Covers early Christian and Byzantine topics.

This definitive and current work covers not only names, places, and events of the Bible, but also includes cultural history, social institutions, archeological sites, and other topics of particular interest to Biblical scholars today.

An excellent source for information on the Jewish people and religion, offering scholarly and in-depth articles, recently updated to include current research on historical and contemporary topics.

Focusing on the early years of the Christian Church, this handbook is a good place to find short discussions of people, places, topics, and texts.

Provides an overview of individuals, concepts, and topics related to Islam.

Covers religions from around the world and through history as well as people and ideas related to religion. The articles are written by experts in their fields and include excellent bibliographies. This new edition includes hundreds of new articles, thoroughly revised coverage of all topics in religion, and a handful of "visual essays" that illustrate visual culture as a significant aspect of religion.

Deals with all aspects of Islam throughout the world.

A detailed chronological overview of the history of Christianity, including social, political, and regional aspects as well as theological. The chapters are written by experts in each topic area covered.

13 vols. A scholarly, readable, and beautifully laid-out encyclopedia covering people, events, ideas, movements, texts, and cultural features of the medieval world. Articles are often illustrated with period art work and are followed by bibliographies of primary and secondary sources.

An overview of Jewish heritage including important events and timelines in Jewish history.

Includes 800+ articles on people, events, works, institutions, and topics related to the territories of present-day Spain and Portugal from 470-1500. Emphasis is on history, literature, language, religion, science, folklore and the arts. Each entry is followed by a brief bibliography.

Offers brief definitions and longer essays about cities, institutions, families, people, and concepts important to Italian medieval history. Other similar volumes cover medieval France, Ireland, Iberia, and Scandinavia.

Contains detailed entries on all aspects of medieval Jewish civilization.

A comprehensive history of Europe from 500 to 1500 AD.

A three-volume work that offers brief scholarly articles on people, places, monuments, and topics related to Byzantium.

This four-volume set offers concise articles on people, places, and events as well as substantial essays on broad topics such as art and architecture, medicine, agricultural technology, etc. Bibliographies