Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction

By:

Beth Williamson

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Very Short Introductions

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Description

Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the narrative and devotional works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, to the radical new interpretations of the twenty-first century. This fascinating new book explores the changing nature of the representation of key themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Other sections deal with the changes to Christian art after the sixteenth-century Reformation, and with Christian art in the modern world. Within these themes, the book explores the work of major artists such as Memling, Holbein, El Greco and Rossetti, and well-known examples including the frescoes of St Francis at Assisi. Didactic and consciously devotional works are discussed alongside the controversial work of contemporary artists such as Andres Serrano and Chris Ofili.

Author Biography:

Dr Beth Williamson is a lecturer in the history of art at the University of Bristol. She has published and lectured on many aspects of Christian art, including images of Christ and of the Virgin Mary, altarpieces, and devotional images

Release date NZ

June 24th, 2004

Author

Beth Williamson

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

numerous halftones

Pages

144

Series

Very Short Introductions

Dimensions

112x174x9

ISBN-13

9780192803283

Product ID

2406921

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