Food and Feasting in Art by Malaguzzi

Food and Feasting in Art by Malaguzzi

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Illustrated with masterpieces of western art, this volume explores the rituals, customs, and symbolism of food and dining in art. It describes the importance of food and feasts in art throughout history as told in the Scriptures and in the lives of the saints; food and dining in Greek and Roman mythology; and food in later literature and history.

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Food and Feasting in Art by Malaguzzi

Illustrated with masterpieces of western art, this volume explores the rituals, customs, and symbolism of food and dining in art. It describes the importance of food and feasts in art throughout history as told in the Scriptures and in the lives of the saints; food and dining in Greek and Roman mythology; and food in later literature and history.
Silvia Malaguzzi teaches art history of the Renaissance at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. She writes for the magazine Art e Dossier.
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ISBN 13 9780892369140
ISBN 10 0892369140
Title Food and Feasting in Art
Author Malaguzzi
Series Getty Publications -
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Getty Trust Publications
Year published 2008-05-08
Number of pages 384
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