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A representative selection of ICONS from the 11th century to the late Baroque period
This art is appealing because of its great openness to other influences – the obedience to the rules of Orthodox Christianity in its early stages, the borrowing from Roman heritage or later to the Western breakthroughs – combined with a never compromised assertion of a distinctly Slavic soul and identity.
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Christmas presents come and go, a good book lasts a lifetime
Christmas is the best time for family reunions, for giving gifts, and for showing attachment and love for our loved ones. Offering an art book that recalls the history of Christianity and reading it on a cold snowy night is the ideal gift and the height of pleasure.
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Be egg-cited about a new book
Easter is not just about such traditional games and customs. It is the celebration that has profound religious connection. On that day, nothing could make a better gift than a book. Choose some egg-cited books for your basket.
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Christ in Art – Temporis Collection
This richly illustrated book explores the various ways that Christ is rendered in art, from Cimabue’s Nativity scenes and Fra Angelico’s paintings of the Crucifixion to the provocative portraits of Salvador Dalí and Andres Serrano. Author Ernest Renan guides the reader through the most iconic representations of Christ in art.
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The Virgin in Art
“To Our Lady of Guadalupe Madonna of the Old and the New World with gratitude.”
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52 Must-read Religious Art and Gothic Art Books for Easter
Easter is not just about such traditional games and customs as egg decoration; egg hunting and rolling…, it is the celebration that has profound religious connection. For millions of Christians, the meaning of Easter lies in the honor and recognition of Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, and His glorious promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him. With Easter around the corner, it is a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing could make a better gift than a book. Here are some of our recommendations for “must-read” books on Religious Art and Gothic Art, which would make a great addition for your…
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