|
Product Description
In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike.Gospel Figures in Art examines depictions of stories and figures from both the New Testament's canonical gospels (the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and the apocryphal gospels (early Christian writings excluded from the New Testament because of their unsubstantiated authorship), which served as rich sources of inspiration for medieval and Renaissance artists. Illustrated with masterpieces from many of the world's premier museums, the art works provided as visual references are carefully analyzed. Sections are devoted to the principal figures in the life of Jesus Christ-his family and the evangelists-and to the major biographical turning points: his birth and baptism, his public life, the miracles and good deeds he performed, his crucifixion, resurrection, and the events that followed. This indispensable resource makes the icons and narratives of sacred art come to life.
Features
- New
- Mint Condition
- Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
- Guaranteed packaging
- No quibbles returns
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
- Old Testament Figures in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- The History of the Church in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- Saints in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)
- Angels and Demons in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- Symbols and Allegories in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- Gods and Heroes in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)
- Nature and Its Symbols (A Guide to Imagery)
- Artists' Techniques and Materials (A Guide to Imagery)
- Symbols of Power in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- Astrology, Magic, and Alchemy in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
*If this is not the "Gospel Figures in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)" product you were looking for, you can check the other results by clicking this link. Details were last updated on Nov 10, 2024 02:07 +08.