Great Painters and Their Famous Bible Pictures (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432606008)

""Great Painters and Their Famous Bible Pictures"" by William Griffith is a comprehensive guide to some of the most renowned artists and their works of art inspired by the Bible. The book features a collection of stunning paintings by famous painters such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, and many more. Each painting is accompanied by a detailed description of its historical and cultural context, as well as an analysis of its artistic style and technique. The book is divided into chapters based on different themes from the Bible, including the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the life of Jesus Christ. The author provides readers with insights into the artists' lives, their creative processes, and the significance of their paintings in the context of art history. This book is a must-read for art enthusiasts, students of religion and history, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of art inspired by the Bible.1925. The Bible story retold in one hundred masterpieces chronologically arranged, with sidelights on the life and works of the artists. The pictures are arranged in Biblical chronology and a biographical sketch of the artist and a brief interpretation of the painting itself are included for each subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Griffith
ISBN-10: 143260600X
ISBN-13: 9781432606008
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
Binding Material: Cloth