The Art of the Apocalypse. Medieval Manuscripts, the Book with Seven Seals, Heavenly Jerusalem, and Other Images of the End of the World

New release in the "Strangely Interesting" series (total circulation of more than 180,000 copies). A guide on the theme of Apocalypse in world art — from the perception of the end of the world to iconography through the ages. You... will learn how the ideas about the Apocalypse have changed: from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Revelation of John the Theologian, or Apocalypse — the most famous prophecy about the end of the world in our culture. Its mysterious and frightening images have always attracted artists and produced many great works. However, it is difficult for the modern viewer to understand what exactly they see in paintings, frescoes, and the pages of medieval manuscripts.

This book is a visual guide to the images and interpretations of the Apocalypse in world and Russian art. From the birth of Christianity to the 20th century — you will see how the perception of this amazing text has changed as the world and art itself have evolved.