Legends Of The Madonna: As Represented In The Fine Arts

By Anna Brownell Jameson

Book Overview

Legends of the Madonna: As Represented in the Fine Arts is a comprehensive book written by Anna Jameson about the depictions of the Virgin Mary in various forms of art. The book explores the different legends, myths, and stories that surround the Madonna, and how these have been portrayed in paintings, sculptures, and other art forms throughout history. Jameson delves into the significance of the Madonna in religious and cultural contexts, and how her image has evolved over time. The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs of famous artworks featuring the Madonna, and provides detailed analyses of each piece. Legends of the Madonna is a must-read for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the portrayal of religious figures in art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116296944X
• ISBN13: 9781162969442
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"