World of Saints by Norbert Wolf

World of Saints by Norbert Wolf

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A collection of religious portraiture, this book focuses on a selection of saints who inspired their patrons. Double-page spreads include information about the stories of eighty saints and explanations of their attributes. It provides a glimpse into the history of devotion and the significance these figures hold in the history of western art.

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World of Saints by Norbert Wolf

A collection of religious portraiture, this book focuses on a selection of saints who inspired their patrons. Double-page spreads include information about the stories of eighty saints and explanations of their attributes. It provides a glimpse into the history of devotion and the significance these figures hold in the history of western art.
Norbert Wolf is an art historian and guest professor at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He lives and works in Munich, Germany.
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ISBN 13 9783791333182
ISBN 10 3791333186
Title World of Saints
Author Norbert Wolf
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Prestel
Year published 2005-04-25
Number of pages 216
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.