Notes:
Published on the occasion of the exhibition organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and shown there November 18, 2007-March 30, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-300) and index.
Gold glass (p.12-13, 114, 184-186, 189, 192-193, 219, 222-223, 243, 247-248). Includes information on various mosaics.
Contents:
The earliest Christian art : from personal salvation to imperial power / Jeffrey Spier --
Jewish art and biblical exegesis in the Greco-Roman world / Steven Fine --
The emergence of Christian art / Mary Charles-Murray --
Early Christian images and exegesis / Robin M. Jensen --
Constantine the Great and early Christian art / Johannes G. Deckers --
Bright gardens of paradise / Herbert L. Kessler --
The word made flesh in early decorated Bibles / Herbert L. Kessler.
