Historic Gravestone Art of Charleston, South Carolina, 16...
Mould, David R. / Loewe, Missy
Focusing on pieces created between 1695 and 1802, this volume offers a detailed examination of the tombstones and grave markers from 18th century Charleston. It discusses not only the general trends and the symbolism of the period's gravestone art?such as skulls, portraits, ascending souls and stylized vegetation?but also examines specific instances of these popular motifs. Tombstones from Charleston's oldest and most significant churches, inc...