„Divine Blue” – symbolism and history of the ultramarine Cover Image

„Boski błękit” - symbolika i dzieje ultramaryny
„Divine Blue” – symbolism and history of the ultramarine

Author(s): Agnieszka Bywalec
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Visual Arts, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: lapis lazuli; ultramarine; paintings dyes; Christian painting;

Summary/Abstract: The publication presents the origin and the symbolic meaning of the dye - ultramarine in modern art. The text is based on source materials and thematic studies that point to the important symbolic meaning, which are directly associated with the color ultramarine in the works of art-making topics related to the Christian themes.

  • Issue Year: XXIII/2017
  • Issue No: 49
  • Page Range: 249-258
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish