Old Testament Figures In Art

Author : Chiara De Capoa
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0892367458

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Old Testament Figures in Art by Chiara De Capoa Pdf

Throughout the Middle Ages, sacred Christian art had two objectives: to express veneration for God and to provide illustrative lessons on the Christian faith to a largely illiterate population. Continuing in the spirit of the other books in this series, Old Testament Figures in Art compiles entries on key figures and events in the Old Testament, beginning with the Pentateuch, then drawing from the historical books, the books of wisdom and poetry, and, finally, the prophetic books. The vivid illustrations depict Old Testament scenes that occur most frequently as iconographic prototypes in Western art. Among the masterpieces featured are The Entry of the Animals into Noah's Ark by Jan Brueghel the Elder, The Sacrifice of Isaac by Rembrandt, Samson and Delilah by Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Wrestling with the Angel by Paul Gauguin, and Isaac Receiving Rebekah as His Wife by Marc Chagall. The accompanying texts illuminate the unique ways in which Old Testament subjects have been portrayed in Western art throughout the ages. To complement the many scriptural references, this handy volume also offers comparisons with other cultures whose stories or myths parallel those represented in the book.

Author : Stefano Zuffi
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bible
ISBN : 089236727X

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Gospel Figures in Art by Stefano Zuffi Pdf

In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. Gospel Figures in Art examines depictions of stories and figures from both the New Testament's canonical gospels (the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and the apocryphal gospels (early Christian writings excluded from the New Testament because of their unsubstantiated authorship), which served as rich sources of inspiration for medieval and Renaissance artists. Illustrated with masterpieces from many of the world's premier museums, the art works provided as visual references are carefully analyzed. Sections are devoted to the principal figures in the life of Jesus Christ-his family and the evangelists-and to the major biographical turning points: his birth and baptism, his public life, the miracles and good deeds he performed, his crucifixion, resurrection, and the events that followed. This indispensable resource makes the icons and narratives of sacred art come to life.

Author : Régis Debray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : UCSC:32106018127206

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The Old Testament Through 100 Masterpieces of Art by Régis Debray Pdf

"Accompanying each painting [illustrated in the volume] is a concise retelling of the Old Testament story that inspired the work. Many of the images are also supported by a brief commentary on how the episode is traditionally depicted, offering an introduction to the understanding and interpretation of biblical art"--Jacket.

Author : Jeffrey Spier,Kimbell Art Museum,Steven Fine,Kimbell art museum (Fort Worth, Tex.).
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0300116837

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Picturing the Bible by Jeffrey Spier,Kimbell Art Museum,Steven Fine,Kimbell art museum (Fort Worth, Tex.). Pdf

Published on the occasion of the exhibition organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and shown there November 18, 2007 - March 30, 2008.

Author : Joan Goodnick Westenholz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015054412914

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Images of Inspiration by Joan Goodnick Westenholz Pdf

Author : Hans Holbein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11255865

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Holbein's Historical Figures of the Old Testament by Hans Holbein Pdf

Author : J. Cheryl Exum
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567685193

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Art as Biblical Commentary by J. Cheryl Exum Pdf

Art as Biblical Commentary is not just about biblical art but, more importantly, about biblical exegesis and the contributions visual criticism as an exegetical tool can make to biblical exegesis and commentary. Using a range of texts and numerous images, J. Cheryl Exum asks what works of art can teach us about the biblical text. 'Visual criticism' is her term for an approach that addresses this question by focusing on the narrativity of images-reading them as if, like texts, they have a story to tell-and asking what light an image's 'story' can shed on the biblical narrator's story. In Part I, Exum elaborates on her approach and offers a personal testimony to the value of visual criticism. Part 2 examines in detail the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 and 21. Part 3 contains chapters on erotic looking and voyeuristic gazing in the stories of Bathsheba, Susanna, Joseph and Potiphar's wife and the Song of Songs; on the distribution of renown among Jael, Deborah and Barak; on the Bible's notorious women, Eve and Delilah; and on the sacrificed female body in the stories of the Levite's wife (Judges 19) and Mary the mother of Jesus.

Author : Louisa Twining
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10800432

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Types and Figures of the Bible, Illustrated by the Art of the Early and Middle Ages by Louisa Twining Pdf

Author : Eric A. Seibert
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514001219

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Enjoying the Old Testament by Eric A. Seibert Pdf

ECPA Top Shelf Award Winner Is it really possible to enjoy the Old Testament? Christians know they are supposed to read the Old Testament. Yet many struggle to do so. They often find it confusing, theologically troubling, or just uninteresting. Eric Seibert understands this dilemma and provides a solution. His goal is to help people learn to love the Old Testament and actually want to read it. Seibert demonstrates how this part of the Bible is extremely valuable for Christians and offers dozens of practical suggestions and creative activities for hands-on interaction with the biblical text. Equipped with a variety of tools and approaches, readers discover how even the most seemingly dry passages can come to life. With Enjoying the Old Testament, readers of all ages will be inspired to pick up the Old Testament over and over again.

Author : Louisa Twining
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Bible
ISBN : BL:A0017140363

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Types and Figures of the Bible, Illustrated by the Art of the Early and Middle Ages by Louisa Twining Pdf

Author : Rena Neumann Coen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Bible
ISBN : OCLC:692258098

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The Old Testament in Art by Rena Neumann Coen Pdf

Critical descriptions accompany photographic reproductions of paintings and sculpture depicting stories of the Old Testament.

Author : Dee Dyas,Esther Hughes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136525698

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The Bible in Western Culture by Dee Dyas,Esther Hughes Pdf

The influence of the Bible in Western culture is immeasurable, but these days few of us know much about it. Presenting concise and accessible introductions to the Bible's most important characters, stories and themes, this text encourages better understanding, study and analysis of the Christian element in Western culture. With no prior biblical knowledge required, this clearly presented volume delivers a framework of understanding for those studying Western literature, art, historical events, or for those simply wanting to improve their general knowledge. Filling a gap in the market for an introductory text of this kind, this genuinely multi-disciplinary book provides: * edited extracts from the Bible * explanations of the context and beliefs of each passage * links to related biblical texts * examples of related key works of art and literature * brief biographies of key figures * a comprehensive glossary defining specialist terms * chronology * suggested further reading. Enabling readers to encounter key Bible stories directly, the book also provides useful background information on issues of content, context and influence. Easy to use and follow, it is the essential guide for those wishing to find out more about the Bible and its impact on the world around us.

Author : Canon J. Dobell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Bible
ISBN : OSU:32435008068496

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The Old Testament in Art by Canon J. Dobell Pdf

Author : Amy-Jill Levine,Marc Zvi Brettler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780190461850

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The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Amy-Jill Levine,Marc Zvi Brettler Pdf

First published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament's Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. - Introductions to each New Testament book, containing guidance for reading and specific information about how the book relates to the Judaism of the period, have been revised and augmented, and in some cases newly written. - Annotations on the text--some revised, some new to this edition--provide verse-by-verse commentary. - The thirty essays from the first edition are thoroughly updated, and there are twenty-four new essays, on topics such as "Mary in Jewish Tradition," "Christology," and "Messianic Judaism." - For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. - For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist. The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none.

Author : Ben Quash
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567111654

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Found Theology by Ben Quash Pdf

Found Theology is a book about how theology deals with newly-encountered (of 'found') material in time, and about the role of imagination in these encounters. The book is unusual and ground-breaking exercise in the interdisciplinary discussion of theology and the arts. Ben Quash brings together elements of doctrine, scripture, the fine arts and the experiences of everyday life. He looks closely at Christian artistic traditions via a number of case studies that represent a rich source of examples of the way that the new times properly stimulate new expressions of known and loved things. Quash engages closely with some serious and prominent American scholars, namely Peter Ochs, Daniel W. Hardy, C.S. Peirce and David H. Kelsey.