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The Life of Christ

Images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The story of Christ's life, as conveyed through the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, has profoundly influenced art and culture for nearly two thousand years. These Evangelists' words have inspired countless masterpieces by writers, composers, and visual artists, creating a rich visual narrative that shapes our perception of Jesus and His life on Earth. This book presents a selection of significant moments from Christ's life, as described by the Evangelists and illustrated by artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arranged chronologically, it recounts this timeless story through a powerful combination of text and image, highlighting its drama and beauty. Each artwork is carefully chosen to accompany Gospel excerpts, showcasing the remarkable diversity of artistic interpretations of Christ's life. The collection features paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, and stained glass and ceramics, primarily from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, meant to be cherished and revisited, making it a treasured gift for families throughout the year.

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The Life of Christ, Barbara Burn, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Philippe De Montebello

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1989
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Titre
The Life of Christ
Sous-titre
Images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Langue
Anglais
Publié
1989
Format
rigide
Pages
96
ISBN10
0712620192
ISBN13
9780712620192
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The story of Christ's life, as conveyed through the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, has profoundly influenced art and culture for nearly two thousand years. These Evangelists' words have inspired countless masterpieces by writers, composers, and visual artists, creating a rich visual narrative that shapes our perception of Jesus and His life on Earth. This book presents a selection of significant moments from Christ's life, as described by the Evangelists and illustrated by artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arranged chronologically, it recounts this timeless story through a powerful combination of text and image, highlighting its drama and beauty. Each artwork is carefully chosen to accompany Gospel excerpts, showcasing the remarkable diversity of artistic interpretations of Christ's life. The collection features paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, and stained glass and ceramics, primarily from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, meant to be cherished and revisited, making it a treasured gift for families throughout the year.