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The Life Of Our Lord In Art: With Some Account Of The Artistic Treatment Of The Life Of St. John The Baptist

The Life Of Our Lord In Art: With Some Account Of The Artistic Treatment Of The Life Of St. John The Baptist

Hardcover

American Art - GeneralBuddhismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 054815063X
ISBN13: 9780548150634
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.63
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Life of Our Lord in Art: With Some Account of the Artistic Treatment of the Life of St. John the Baptist by Estelle M. Hurll is a comprehensive guide to the artistic representation of the life of Jesus Christ and St. John the Baptist. The book includes a detailed analysis of the most significant works of art that depict the life of Jesus and St. John, from the early Christian period to the Renaissance and beyond.The author begins by discussing the historical and cultural context of the life of Jesus and St. John, exploring how their lives and teachings have been interpreted and represented in art throughout history. She then provides a detailed analysis of the most important works of art that depict these figures, including paintings, sculptures, and other forms of visual art.The book is richly illustrated with high-quality images of the artworks discussed, allowing readers to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of these masterpieces. The author also provides insightful commentary on the techniques and styles used by the artists, as well as the historical and cultural significance of each work.Overall, The Life of Our Lord in Art is an invaluable resource for art lovers, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and religious significance of the life of Jesus and St. John.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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