A Polysemic Interpretation of the West Façade of Saint-Martin-de-Besse: Time, Space, and Chiasmus Carved in Stone

This article explores the sculptural programme of the west portal of Saint-Martin-de-Besse, which places Penance and the Eucharist sacraments at the centre of its polysemic narratives, forming chiastic sequences. Concerned with the fall of humankind and the history of redemption, the portal of Besse...

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Main Author: Anna-Maria Moubayed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/2/152