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Prayer is natural for human beings, a spontaneous impulse common in
all people. Yet, beyond instinct, there is a kind of prayer that's
conscious and articulate, that we have to be taught. There is an
"art of prayer," when faith and prayer become creative responses by
which creatures made in the image and likeness of the Creator
relate to him with help of the imagination. Timothy Verdon explores
these essential interactions in this magnificent book. Richly
illustrated, Monsignor Verdon explains that images work in
believers as tools that teach them how to turn to God. Art and
Prayer explores these interactions in detail, demonstrating that
prayer can become a fruit of the sanctified imagination - a way of
beauty and turning to God.
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Michelangelo & Sebastiano (Hardcover)
Matthias Wivel; Contributions by Costanza Barbieri, Piers Baker-bates, Paul Joannides, Silvia Danesi Squarzina, …
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R1,165
Discovery Miles 11 650
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The first publication to consider the relationship between these
two major artists of the High Renaissance Through most of
Michelangelo's working life, one of his closest colleagues was the
great Venetian painter Sebastiano del Piombo (1485 -1541). The two
men met in Rome in 1511, shortly after Sebastiano's arrival from
his native city, and while Michelangelo was based in Florence from
1516 to 1534 Sebastiano remained one of his Roman confidants,
painting several works after partial designs by him. This landmark
publication is about the artists' extraordinary professional
alliance and the friendship that underpinned it. It situates them
in the dramatic context of their time, tracing their evolving
artistic relationship through more than three decades of creative
dialogue. Matthias Wivel and other leading scholars investigate
Michelangelo's profound influence on Sebastiano and the Venetian
artist's highly original interpretation of his friend's formal and
thematic concerns. The lavishly illustrated text examines their
shared preoccupation with the depiction of death and resurrection,
primarily in the life of Christ, through a close analysis of
drawings, paintings, and sculpture. The book also brings the
austerely beautiful work of Sebastiano to a new audience, offering
a reappraisal of this less famous but most accomplished artist.
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale
University Press Exhibition Schedule: The National Gallery, London
(03/15/17-06/25/17)
The iconic Dome of the Cathedral of Florence, the largest masonry
vault in the world, was built by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1420
and 1436. More than 100 years later, between 1572 and 1579, the
vault was decorated with frescos by the artists Giorgio Vasari and
Federico Zuccari depicting the Last Judgment. Working with advanced
imaging technology, total access, and Italy's leading art
photographer, this book presents in never-before-seen detail and
completeness the entire pictorial cycle of the Dome. Contributions
by noted art historians Marco Bussagli, Mina Gregori, and Timothy
Verdon illuminate the art historical significance of this
magnificent symbol of Florence and the Renaissance. Text in English
and Italian.
The title, Violent Grace, suggests a paradox. This pairing has
become an unexpected gateway into the astonishingly varied and
prolific artistic career of Edward Knippers. Violence conjures
images of aggression while grace has long been associated with
beauty, poise, or an unmerited gift, perhaps even a kind of
salvation. Within the ambiguity of this fertile paradox, the art of
Edward Knippers-which can initially shock and disturb-opens up into
something rich and rewarding. Our lives are reflected in the lives
of his biblical characters; we understand their message in our own
flesh and blood. Edward Knippers grapples with the perennial human
questions embedded in the Bible-a strenuous effort never satisfied
until it has extracted a blessing. This is the image of violent
grace. Drawn into the wrestling match, we come away wounded-and
blessed-by a passionate, unreasonable, overwhelming beauty.
Florence Cathedral, familiarly called Il Duomo, is an architectural
masterpiece and home to celebrated works of art. The
interrelationship between the brilliant art and architecture and
the Cathedral's musical program is explored in depth in this
beautiful book. Perhaps the most beloved example is Luca della
Robbia's sculptural program for the organ loft, comprising ten
sculptural relief panels that depict children singing, dancing, and
making music. Luca's charming sculptures are examined alongside
luxurious illuminated manuscripts commissioned for musical
performances. Essays by distinguished scholars provide new insights
into the original function and meaning of Luca's sculptures; organs
and organists during the 15th century; the roles played by women
and girls-as well as men and boys-in making music throughout
Renaissance Florence; and the Cathedral's illuminated choir books.
Published in association with the High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Exhibition Schedule: High Museum of Art, Atlanta
(10/25/14-01/11/15) Detroit Institute of Arts (02/06/15-05/17/15)
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