A spectacular presentation of 100 great paintings illustrating 100 key stories from the Old Testament Masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Tintoretto and many other celebrated Western artists, as well as works by lesser-known painters Each story is recounted concisely, in everyday language, followed by a commentary on how the story has generally been depicted in Western art Accessible primers giving the reader keys to understanding and interpeting biblical art An essential volume for students, teachers, museum visitors and anyone interested in art, religion or Western culture AUTHOR: Regis Debray is an internationally recognized scholar and a professor of philosophy. He has published widely on philosophy, religion and culture. ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 colour
- ISBN13 9781858942612
- Publish Date 8 October 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 February 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Merrell Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English