{"title":"Suzanna Ivanic","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuzanna Ivanic offers profound insights into faith and belief through her thoughtful writing. Her works explore the depths of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers to engage with spiritual themes and questions that resonate across traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect reflective and earnest narratives that encourage contemplation and a deeper understanding of the human spirit. Ivanic’s writing is well-suited for those drawn to exploring the complexities of faith and the personal journey within it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catholica-by-suzanna-ivanic-9780500252543","title":"Catholica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear, concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of Catholicism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artefacts, \u003cem\u003eCatholica\u003c\/em\u003e explains the meaning of the iconography and the mystic power of the faith's ritual objects. A wealth of often hidden symbols are identified and examined close up, building into a catalogue of key visual symbols for readers to use to interpret all Catholic visual and material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organised into three parts - Tenet, Locus and Spiritus - each containing three themed chapters. The first part introduces the centrepieces of the faith, explaining the symbolism in the artistic representation of the holy family, apostles and saints, and in stories from scripture. The second part examines places of worship, identifying the constituent parts of the cathedral and presenting evocative images of roadside shrines. The third part explores celebrations and traditions, including personal devotional tools and jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor each of the nine themed chapters, illustrated introductory text is followed by a spread-by-spread presentation of the key figures, the key stories, and the key iconography relevant to each theme. Paintings and artefacts are examined in detail, identifying and explaining the symbolism and the stories depicted in each. As \u003cem\u003eCatholica\u003c\/em\u003e progresses, readers will build up knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code - the symbols that define Catholic practice, the attributes of the saints, the parts of the cathedral - allowing them to interpret Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and to understand the tenets, sites and rituals of the faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430230966508,"sku":"9780500252543","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500252543.jpg?v=1774559338"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/suzanna-ivanic.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}