Visualising the Incarnation in Medieval Christianity
Sarah Khan
Within Christian iconography and in medieval cult practices, floral depictions play a major role. The genesis of such pictorial signs has not been addressed art historical writing. This article attempts to trace the origins iconography, investigates perceptions usages motifs practices proceeds demonstrate extent which sources shared common under-standing with world religions as Buddhism. Buddhist appear have taken recourse similar iconographic formulae order make abstract, invisible deities perceptible believer. Floral was an effective medium communicate Christ's birth through Virgin Mary story his unique Passion. By transcending allusions Incarnations, it is even able transport meanings help believer find consolation quest afterlife.
Medieval History Journal