Catechism and Confraternitas on the Piazza San Giovanni: How the Misericordia Used Image and Text to Instruct its Members in Christian Theology

Authors :: Earenfight, Phillip
Source :: Journal of Religious History. Feb, 2004, Vol. 28 Issue 1, 64-86
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The 1342 Florentine fresco 'Allegory of Divine Misericordia' was used as an instructional tool for catechism for confraternities. Its imagery and inscriptions provided key theological material for memorization and recitation.

Subjects :: Florence, Italy -- Religious aspects
Florence, Italy -- Social aspects
Catechisms -- Study and teaching
Confraternities -- Education
Fresco painting -- Religious aspects
Fresco painting -- Social aspects
History
Philosophy and religion

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