Between God and Man: Angels in Italian Art
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1887422153 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Born in a Library said This is a magnificent art book. The subject matter of angels is special to me. I love this book. Just enough text to teach you something, but not full of the academic gobbledegook that makes some art books a bore.The pictures are magnificent. This is going to be a favorite of my art books for a long long time.
From the Publisher This inquiry into how Italian artists have represented one of the most revered religious images--the angel- Offers the catalog for a major art exhibition of Italian art that focuses on angels and Christian iconography- Features over 125 color reproductions- Includes essays by acclaimed scholars of Italian art
Many have written about the nature and iconic function of angels, so much so that angels are among the most resonant figures representing religious culture throughout the world. More than 130 works of art in the exhibition are reproduced in full color, amply displaying how the angel figure has been depicted in various mediums and art periods, from the third century B.C. These luminous and ethereal creatures are so prevalent in the collective imagination that artists of every period have drawn, painted, and sculpted them. to the twenty-first century. This catalog documents an exhibition for which the Mississippi Museum of Art serves as the sole venue. Between God and Man provides an overview of how one of the world's most artistically revered cultures has represented a central figure in religious imagery.. The exhibition draws from significant collections in Italy, including the national museums of Rome, Ravenna, and Venice. The book includes essays by leading Ital
Dietrick is curator of exhibitions at the Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, where she organizes and designs exhibitions. Francesco Buranelli is director of Vatican Museums and the curator of the exhibition Between God and Man: Angels in Italian Art.Robin C.