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9780714126234: The Apocalypse and the shape of Things to come
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ISBN 10 : 0714126233 ISBN 13 : 9780714126234
Editeur : British Museum Press, 1999

Synopsis

"The Book of Revelation", with its vision of an apocalypse that is both destructive and redemptive, has provided a rich vein of imagery which remains a force in contemporary culture. This work examines the depiction of the Apocalypse in the visual arts over nearly 1000 years. after the great medieval manuscripts cycles, the pivotal point in the development of the pictorial tradition was Durer's famous set of woodcuts, published in 1498. Apocalyptic imagery was quickly exploited for propaganda and satire by artists such as James Gillray, while Gillray's contemporary William Blake used it as part of a personal mythology that pervaded every aspect of his work. In the 20th century apocalyptic metaphor has been a powerful vehicle for visions of worldly and spiritual devastation and regeneration, particularly through the medium of cinema. As the century, and with it the second millennium AD, comes to an end, this is an appropriate moment to re-evaluate the legacy of one of the most vivid and controversial texts of all time. Including essays by seven distinguished scholars and detailed discussions of approximately 240 works of art, the book is illustrated throughout.

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"The Book of Revelation", with its vision of an apocalypse that is both destructive and redemptive, has provided a rich vein of imagery which remains a force in contemporary culture. This work examines the depiction of the Apocalypse in the visual arts over nearly 1000 years. after the great medieval manuscripts cycles, the pivotal point in the development of the pictorial tradition was Durer's famous set of woodcuts, published in 1498. Apocalyptic imagery was quickly exploited for propaganda and satire by artists such as James Gillray, while Gillray's contemporary William Blake used it as part of a personal mythology that pervaded every aspect of his work. In the 20th century apocalyptic metaphor has been a powerful vehicle for visions of worldly and spiritual devastation and regeneration, particularly through the medium of cinema. As the century, and with it the second millennium AD, comes to an end, this is an appropriate moment to re-evaluate the legacy of one of the most vivid and controversial texts of all time. Including essays by seven distinguished scholars and detailed discussions of approximately 240 works of art, the book is illustrated throughout.

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Éditeur
British Museum Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0714126233
ISBN 13 
9780714126234
Reliure
Tapa dura
Nombre de pages
352
Éditeur
Carey Frances
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9780802083258: The Apocalypse and the Shape of Things to Come

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0802083250 ISBN 13 :  9780802083258
Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 1999
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