Annunciation

Name: Annunciation
Author: Phaidon Press

Auteur: Phaidon Press

Taal: Engels

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Auteur: Phaidon Press Editors Of Phaidon Press

Engels
Paperback
9780714844473
22 september 2004
242 pagina's

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'In the sixth month the Angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, Greetings favoured one! The Lord is with you. But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. ' The drama, the symbolism, the poignant simplicity of the imagined scene evoked by these words, have proved irresistible to artists over the centuries. Presented here, in a chronological sequence, are over 100 of the finest representations of this encounter. All depicting the same subject, yet all wonderfully and subtly different, these images are an inexhaustible source of pleasure and inspiration, taking the viewer on a journey of meditation through the ages. The design of the book is simple and the theme is unchanging, but the outcome is rich and endlessly varied. While the message is Christian, the human drama of the Annunciation has a universal appeal: the artists, attempting to express an awe-inspiring mystery, have at the same time invested the scene with the deepest humanity. The images in this book are simultaneously expressions of religious devotion, depictions of human drama and emotion, and great works of art. Like its companion volumes Crucifixion, Descent and Last Supper, Annunciation presents a focused meditation on a single theme that is infinitely rich, allowing the viewer to appreciate the nuances of character and the endless skill with which artists have created new masterpieces out of old materials. Whether one focuses on the religious mystery, the human drama or the marvellous skill of the artist, these uncluttered and simply presented works of art provide endless food for thought and contemplation.

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 22 september 2004
Aantal pagina's: 242
Illustraties: Met illustraties

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Hoofdauteur: Phaidon Press
Tweede Auteur: Editors Of Phaidon Press
Hoofdredacteur: Julia Hasting
Hoofduitgeverij: Phaidon Press Ltd
Co Uitgever(s): Phaidon

Vertaling

Eerste Vertaler: Susanne Bosch-Abele
Tweede Vertaler: Pierre Clertant
Co Vertaler(s): Claudia Wegener

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Editie: 1
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 137 mm
Product hoogte: 24 mm
Product lengte: 157 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 136 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 156 mm
Verpakking lengte: 156 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 420 g

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EAN: 9780714844473

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