Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury by Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury by Sister Wendy Beckett

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The Bible contains some of the greatest stories and teachings of all time. It is also the inspiration for some of the greatest pictures ever painted. This book captures some of the Bible's most dramatic scenes and memorable characters, as depicted by artists such as Botticelli, Caravaggio, Durer, Leonardo, Raphael Rembrandt and Van Gogh.

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Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury by Sister Wendy Beckett

The Bible contains some of the greatest stories and teachings of all time. It is also the inspiration for some of the greatest pictures ever painted. Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury captures some of the Bible's most dramatic scenes and memorable characters, as depicted by artists such as Botticelli, Caravaggio, Degas, Duccio, Durer, El Greco, Giotto, Leonardo, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens Rublev, Titian and Van Gogh. From the majesty of Genesis to the mystery of Revelation, Sister Wendy invites you to share her delight in the way these painters have interpreted and depicted the Bible over two thousand years. This beautifully presented volume includes 55 illustrations.
Sister Wendy Beckett is the author of the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley 1997). She has been a regular presenter of programmes on art for the BBC, and will be the subject of a major documentary to be aired during Easter 2012. Her most recent books include The Christ Journey (2011), Real Presence (2010), Encounters with God (2009) and The Art of Christmas (2008).
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780281066186
ISBN 10 0281066183
Titre Sister Wendy's Bible Treasury
Auteur Sister Wendy Beckett
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur SPCK Publishing
Année de publication 2012-03-15
Nombre de pages 256
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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