Saints in Art - Couverture souple

Giorgi, .

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0892367172 ISBN 13 : 9780892367177

Editeur : J. Paul Getty Museum, 2006

Synopsis

From Agatha to Zeno, Francis of Assisi to Mary Magdalene, Saints in Art 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rosa Giorgi is an art historian specializing in iconography. She has written books on Caravaggio, Velázquez, and El Greco.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0892367172
• ISBN 13: 9780892367177
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible