The Symbolism of Vanitas in the Arts, Literature, and Music: Comparative and Historical Studies

Author:	Cheney, Liana
Year:	1993
Pages:	428
ISBN:	0-88946-399-9 978-0-88946-399-8
Price:	$259.95

Original research on the symbolism of vanitas as seen in the Danse of Death, the treatment of hair, the use of mirrors, and the depiction of skulls. With illustrations.

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