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- 96pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
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The story of Christ's life, as conveyed through the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, has profoundly influenced art and culture for nearly two thousand years. These Evangelists' words have inspired countless masterpieces by writers, composers, and visual artists, creating a rich visual narrative that shapes our perception of Jesus and His life on Earth. This book presents a selection of significant moments from Christ's life, as described by the Evangelists and illustrated by artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arranged chronologically, it recounts this timeless story through a powerful combination of text and image, highlighting its drama and beauty. Each artwork is carefully chosen to accompany Gospel excerpts, showcasing the remarkable diversity of artistic interpretations of Christ's life. The collection features paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, and stained glass and ceramics, primarily from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, meant to be cherished and revisited, making it a treasured gift for families throughout the year.
Acquisto del libro
The Life of Christ, Barbara Burn, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philippe De Montebello
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1989
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- Titolo
- The Life of Christ
- Sottotitolo
- Images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Editore
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Pubblicato
- 1989
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 96
- ISBN10
- 0712620192
- ISBN13
- 9780712620192
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Arte / Cultura, Tema stórico, Temi religiosi, Pittura e scultura, Arte, Temi cristiani, Storia e teoria dell’arte, Storia dell'arte, Arte Rinascimentale
- Valutazione
- 3,85 su 5
- Descrizione
- The story of Christ's life, as conveyed through the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, has profoundly influenced art and culture for nearly two thousand years. These Evangelists' words have inspired countless masterpieces by writers, composers, and visual artists, creating a rich visual narrative that shapes our perception of Jesus and His life on Earth. This book presents a selection of significant moments from Christ's life, as described by the Evangelists and illustrated by artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arranged chronologically, it recounts this timeless story through a powerful combination of text and image, highlighting its drama and beauty. Each artwork is carefully chosen to accompany Gospel excerpts, showcasing the remarkable diversity of artistic interpretations of Christ's life. The collection features paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, and stained glass and ceramics, primarily from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, meant to be cherished and revisited, making it a treasured gift for families throughout the year.