Mythology, Philosophy & Religion

450 illustrations 24 x 17cm 256pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 252543 Thames and Hudson Ltd January £25.00

Mythology, Philosophy & Religion

Catholica

The Visual Culture of Catholicism

Suzanna Ivanic A clear, concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of Catholicism.

- Provides all the tools to understanding the meaning of the symbolism, iconography, tenets, sites and rituals of the Catholic faith. - Offers a catalogue of key visual symbols for readers to use to interpret all Catholic visual and material culture. - Features a rich array of images and artefacts gathered from around the globe, including the variations of Catholicism found in South America, Africa and Asia. - A sourcebook of symbols and imagery for designers to appropriate and reference in modern secular culture. - The first in a series of books on the iconography and the mystic power of ritual objects, with titles on Paganism, the Renaissance, Buddhism, the Gothic, Freemasonry and Judaism to follow.

The Japanese Myths

A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits

Joshua Frydman 90 illustrations 19.6 x 12.9cm 224pp Hardback ISBN 978 0 500 252314 Thames and Hudson Ltd April £14.99

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend.

- Latest volume in the bestselling Myths series, including The Greek and Roman Myths and The Norse Myths , this small, illustrated format is a proven success. - This book will appeal to fans of Japanese history, literature, anime and cinema who want a deeper understanding of Japan and the tales at the heart of its storytelling tradition. - Unique treatment of Japanese myths: Joshua Frydman not only retells the myths but also weaves them into a larger narrative of how Japanese mythology has changed over the centuries. - Beautifully illustrated in 2-colour with woodblock prints, paintings, sculpture and manga that bring the myths to life.

ISBN 978 0 500 252093 £14.99 ISBN 978 0 500 251980 £14.99 ISBN 978 0 500 251737 £14.95 ISBN 978 0 500 251966 £14.99

An exciting, wide-ranging exploration of the power and diversity of the divine woman in world cultures and belief systems, from the ancient world to today.

- Brings together a stunning array of objects in a global and crosstemporal approach, including Greek pottery, Japanese woodblock prints, Egyptian carvings, medieval statues, South Asian dance masks, Indonesian shadow puppets, French rosaries, Chinese porcelain figures, German armour and Roman coins. - Takes a thematic approach to discussing divine and spiritual figures, exploring how they came to epitomise ideals of nature, justice and compassion but also evil and witchcraft. - Accompanies a major exhibition at the British Museum in May 2022, which will tour internationally in Canberra and five Spanish venues. Exhibition details: Exhibtion opens at the British Museum on 19 May 2022

Feminine power

the divine to the demonic

Belinda Crerar 200 illustrations 24.6 x 18.9cm 272pp Paperback ISBN 978 0 714 151304 British Museum Press May £30.00