The Romance of Symbolism

The Romance of Symbolism is a book written by Sidney Heath that explores the use of symbols in art and literature. It delves into the history of symbolism, from its origins in ancient cultures to its development in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and its resurgence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book examines the significance of symbols in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, literature, and music, and discusses how they can be used to convey complex ideas and emotions. Heath also provides examples of famous works of art and literature that employ symbolism, such as William Blake's poetry and the paintings of Gustav Klimt. The Romance of Symbolism is a fascinating exploration of the power of symbols and their enduring impact on human culture.1909. And its relation to church ornament and architecture. The author attempts to arrange in a simple form, in a few easily accessible pages, the principles of Christian symbolism as depicted on the large fabric and the minor details of our churches and cathedrals. His aim has been to compile and arrange information respecting the symbolic origin and development of what is called ecclesiastical ornament, and has dealt only with its purely artistic or architectural qualities for the complete revelation of its religious function. Handsomely illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.