Tortures And Torments Of The Christian Martyrs (1903) (Paperback)

Repellent and fascinating at the same time, the terrible tortures of Christian martyrs evidence a sort of evil creativity and gleeful bloodlust on the part of their tormentors. This book, originally published in 1989 in a limited edition, captures the gruesomeness of torture and provides an intellectual examination of it - with an awareness of the visceral thrill that such images provide. It includes a reproduction of the 1591 book of the same title, with engravings and descriptions of Christian tortures; segments from The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (1824), by an Augustinian nun (which helped inspire Mel Gibson's film Passion); the article "On the Physical Death of Jesus," by William D. Edwards, describing the forensic realities of the crucifixion (which also impacted the film); and 24 illustrations by a variety of well-known artists, performers, and infamous criminals including Daniel Clowes, Joe Coleman, Raymond Pettibon, and Kaz.

General

Imprint:	Kessinger Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2009
First published:	August 2009
Authors:	Antonio Gallonio
Translators:	Alfred Richard Allinson
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-120-04451-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art
LSN:	1-120-04451-0
Barcode:	9781120044518

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