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OverviewThroughout the Middle Ages, sacred Christian art had two objectives: to express veneration for God and to provide illustrative lessons on the Christian faith to a largely illiterate population. Continuing in the spirit of the other books in this series, Old Testament Figures in Art compiles entries on key figures and events in the Old Testament, beginning with the Pentateuch, then drawing from the historical books, the books of wisdom and poetry, and, finally, the prophetic books. The vivid illustrations depict Old Testament scenes that occur most frequently as iconographic prototypes in Western art. Among the masterpieces featured are The Entry of Animals into Noah's Ark by Jan Brueghel the Elder, The Sacrifice of Isaac by Rembrandt, Samson and Delilah by Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Wrestling with the Angel by Paul Gaugin, and Isaac Receiving Rebekah as His Wife by Marc Chagall. The accompanying texts illuminate the unique ways in which Old Testament subjects have been portrayed in Western art throughout the ages. To complement the many scriptural references, this handy volume also offers comparisons with other cultures whose stories or myths parallel those represented in the book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: . CapoaPublisher: Getty Trust Publications Imprint: Getty Publishing Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.646kg ISBN: 9780892367450ISBN 10: 0892367458 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 31 March 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsA feast for the eyes from beginning to end, a book to be studied or just admired. --Lyn Smith, Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine """A feast for the eyes from beginning to end, a book to be studied or just admired."" --Lyn Smith, Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine" Author Information"Chiara de Capoa is an art historian specializing in medieval art at the Libera Universita di Lingua e Communicazione IULM in Milan. """ Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |