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Maurice Denis: Writings on sacred art
Introduction by Peter Brooke


A broad definition of 'Symbolism'
The flat surface covered by colours
Neo-Traditionalism and Neo-Impressionism
Hieratic art - the Beuron School
Disillusionment with Beuron
Cubism and hieratic art

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