"These historical studies - complemented by 174 black-and-white photographs and 46 color plates - seek to redefine the discussion of Calvinism's impact on the visual arts through an exploration of Reformed artistic influences in England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, and America."--BOOK JACKET.

"Bringing fresh perspectives to the subject of Calvinism and the visual arts, Seeing beyond the Word will be a valuable resource for readers with interests ranging from art history to culture studies, from Reformed history to the relationship between worship and church architecture."--BOOK JACKET.