Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition
from the narrative and devotional works of the Medieval and
Renaissance periods, to the radical new interpretations of the
twenty-first century. This fascinating new book explores the changing
nature of the representation of key themes and subjects found in
Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin
Mary, and the saints. Other sections deal with the changes to
Christian art after the sixteenth-century Reformation, and with
Christian art in the modern world. Within these themes, the book
explores the work of major artists such as Memling, Holbein, El Greco
and Rossetti, and well-known examples including the frescoes of St
Francis at Assisi. Didactic and consciously devotional works are
discussed alongside the controversial work of contemporary artists
such as Andres Serrano and Chris Ofili. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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ISBN
9780191577772
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP Oxford
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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