Expert: Amanda Carneski - 8/17/2006

Question
I am interested in finding information on symbolism/iconography used in the paintings in the middle ages. IE. saints are often shown with some symbol to help the viewer identifi then, saint katherin with her wheel. also a small dog was used as a symbol of fidelity. If you could direct me to some sites or books or other source that might list/ discusse this "code" that would be most helpful.

Answer
This is a great list of books:
http://www.iconbook.org/Art%20and%20Iconography.html

Another great book:   Medieval iconography and narrative : a symposium

by Flemming Gotthelf Andersen

Great sites: http://www.zeroland.co.nz/ind10.html
            http://aggreen.net/iconography/icons.html

GOOD LUCK!