Gospel figures in art
Title:
Gospel figures in art
JLCTITLE245:
Stefano Zuffi ; translated by Thomas Michael Hartmann.
Personal Author:
Uniform Title:
Episodi e personaggi del Vangelo. English
Publication Information:
Los Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum, ©2003.
Physical Description:
383 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9780892367276
Series:
Abstract:
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.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The evangelists and their symbols -- Jesus' family -- The birth and childhood of Jesus -- Stories of Saint John the Baptist -- The public life of Jesus -- Miracles and parables -- The passion -- After the ressurection.
Language:
Translated from the Italian.