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"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). Both groups of texts 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 analysed. 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 resource makes the icons and narratives of sacred art come to life."

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Author:   . Zuffi
Publisher:   Getty Trust Publications
Imprint:   Getty Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9780892367276

ISBN 10:   089236727
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   31 March 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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A valuable reference book for Art History, Biblical Studies and Religious Education. --Brendan Bergin Tui Moto

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