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Gospel Figures in Art
Gospel Figures in Art
Author: Stefano Zuffi
In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. Gospel...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780892367276
ISBN-10: 089236727X
Publication Date: 10/16/2003
Pages: 384
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Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
Book Type: Paperback
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Every year, I teach a class that I wrote the curriculum for called "The Nativity Through Fine Art". This book is an excellent resource for that class. It goes through a variety of artists and identifies the symbolism that was well understood at the time of each piece. I love looking at Renaissance art and could browse this book for hours.


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