Senses of Touch: Human Dignity and Deformity from Michelangelo to Calvin

Autori

• Marjorie O'Rourke Boyle

Parametri

Pagine

276pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Architettura e urbanistica
• Filosofia
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book explores the human hand as a symbol of dignity and deformity within early modern culture. It offers fresh insights into Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" fresco and Calvin's doctrine of election, highlighting how these interpretations reflect broader themes of humanity and the complexities of existence during that era.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998

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