Saints in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)

Author: Rosa GiorgiBrand: J. Paul Getty Trust PublicationsEdition: First EditionFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 383Release Date: 03-04-2003Part Number: 400 colour illustrationsDetails: From Agatha to Zeno, Francis of Assisi to Mary Magdalene, Saints in Arti presents the characteristic features of more than one hundred saints often encountered in sacred Western art. Each saint is introduced by a practical list of his or her unique attributes. Entries also include notes on the saints' lives and a series of visual references to help the reader recognize these exemplary figures, their histories, and their special devotions. This useful resource is illustrated with a stunning collection of masterpieces.EAN: 9780892367177Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.1 inchesLanguages: English