Thesaurus des objets religieux : meubles, objets, linges, vêtements et instruments de musique du culte catholique romain = Thesaurus of religious objects : furniture, objects, linen, clothing and musical instruments of the Roman Catholic faith = Thesaurus del corredo ecclesiastico : arredi, oggetti, lini, paramenti e strumenti musicali della chiesa cattolica romana / [ouvrage sous la direction de Joël Perrin et Sandra Vasco Rocca].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Perrin, Joël.

Vasco Rocca, Sandra

Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

French

Italian

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--Liturgical objects--Terminology.

Catholic Church.

Liturgical objects.

Genre:

Terminology.

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

406 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Thesaurus of religious objects

Thesaurus del corredo ecclesiastico

Place of Publication:

Paris : Editions du Patrimoine, 1999.

Language Note:

Text in English, French, and Italian.

Summary:

As a record of Catholic religious objects, Thesaurus is at once theology and art history, superbly presented in finest detail. The book is divided into 5 chapters covering devotional objects, liturgical vestments, liturgical textiles, musical instruments, furniture, sacred vessels, and much more. Examples include an ancient key that was used to lock a tabernacle or an altar of repose; a 14th century bust containing relics of the person it represented; a sacred vessel in the shape of a dove that was used to hold consecrated hosts; and a papal cloak made of gold cloth.

The more than 600 objects featured are accompanied by comprehensive captions that explain the origin of each object, its materials and purpose. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in art, history, theology, and religion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-387) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

2858222657

OCLC:

43206259