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OverviewThis book offers the first-ever survey of artistic depictions of the legend of Saint George defeating the dragon. The earliest existing references to this episode in the hagiography of Saint George date from the 11th century, and the mythical conflict has entertained the imaginations of artists ever since. Copiously illustrated, this book includes varied representations in painting, sculpture, engraving, and more by artists from Raphael and Peter Paul Rubens to Odilon Redon and Andy Warhol. In addition, the artists David Claerbout, Giuseppe Penone, Luc Tuymans, and Angel Vergara Santiago have been invited to contribute their own interpretations of the story, and these new works are also featured. The contemporary perspective is further explored in the book through essays that trace the shifting resonance of the allegory, positing that it has evolved to become symbolic of man’s internal struggle as he attempts to fulfill his destiny. Distributed for Mercatorfonds Exhibition Schedule: Musée des Arts Contemporains au Grand-Hornu (10/18/15–01/17/16) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laurent Busine , Manfred SellinkPublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.724kg ISBN: 9780300215755ISBN 10: 0300215754 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 26 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLaurent Busine is the director of the Musée des Arts Contemporains au Grand-Hornu, Belgium. Manfred Sellink is director of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |