RARE volume of fifty-three articles on various aspects of symbolism in representation of Jerusalem in art by leading art historians from eleven countries. The art historical implications of the interaction between earthly, historical, real Jerusalem and the heavenly, symbolical, ideal city, have never been studied in such a broad framework as that created by this volume. The volume contains numerous color and b&w plates. All articles are in English except one in French (by Waldemar Deluga). 280x225mm. XXXVIII+689 pages. Red cloth Hardcover with illustrated dust-jacket. Gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Jacket slightly rubbed. Jacket spine slightly faded. Jacket spine edges wrinkled and worn. Front cover corners and spine edges slightly bumped. Previous owners` names written in pen on front whitepage upper corner/edge. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare volume, of great interest to art historians and scholars specializing in the interrelation between religion and the city of Jerusalem, is otherwise in very good condition.