Abraham – The Last Supper – Cathedral. Biblical Symbols of Medieval Origin in Simion Cristea’s Sculpture
Abraham – The Last Supper – Cathedral. Biblical Symbols of Medieval Origin in Simion Cristea’s Sculpture
Author(s): Simion CristeaSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Published by: Editura ARTES
Keywords: Romanian Medieval art, biblical symbols; sculptures of religious inspiration; Byzantine spirit; transcendence;
Summary/Abstract: In this article I will overview the theories on biblical symbols that laid at the basis of several personal sculptures. Such is the case of Old Testament motifs drawing on Abraham and the New Testament (the Last Supper and the Cathedral). The main sources of inspiration are external and internal frescoes of medieval monasteries from the Byzantine and neo-Byzantine space.
Journal: Anastasis Research in Medieval Culture and Art
- Issue Year: VI/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 191-210
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
