Mary: Images of the Holy Mother
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Book Overview
Although she is mentioned only a few times in the Bible, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the most holy and revered woman in the Christian world. Through the ages she has inspired millions through her quietly majestic visage, and is second only to Jesus as a revered subject for artists over the centuries. Mary: Images of the Holy Mother is a visual celebration of Mary that takes an international and comprehensively historic view of this exalted religious figure. From the earliest known depiction in a fourth-century Roman catacomb to modern murals and colorful tattoos, folk and popular images of Mary abound between the pages of this vibrant collection. Also lending their own renowned versions of Mary are such great artists as Henry Moore, Paul Gauguin, Francisco de Zurbaran, Rufino Tamayo, Edward Munch, and Fra Filippo Lippi. A breathtaking visual feast, Mary invites people of all faiths to contemplate her endless manifestations.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811828506
ISBN13:9780811828505
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.29 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Images of the Holy Mother
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
What a great book! I've owned it for several years and I still browse through it for the beautiful art. Includes everything from the first images of the Virgin Mary in a Roman catacomb to Salvador Dali. If you're looking for information on the Blessed Mother, this isn't the book for you but if you want to see all kinds of depictions of the Virgin, this is a great resource. I loved it!
Mary Art
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a beautiful book with a very broad range of madonna-art in it. There is a great deal of variety in the countries and movements represented. Not a great deal of narrative, sometimes you have to do outside research to find out more details but in terms of quality and variety, this one is a very good deal for the price.
Chronicle.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
As usual, Chronicle Books presents a lavish book. This is simply a physically beautiful work. I would not be surprised in the least if giving this book becomes a First Communion or Confirmation gift tradition.
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