Description: For centuries, the Catholic Church served the cultural role of the principal patron of the arts. It is a historical fact that many of the world's most admired and treasured artistic masterworks are Christian in theme, origin, and location. There has never been a time in history when artists have not found inspiration and flourishing in the Catholic tradition. From the rustic art of the ancient Christian catacombs to majestic Byzantine basilicas, from the soaring Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages to the creative torrent of the Renaissance, from the mysticism of the Baroque to the present day, the truth and goodness of the Catholic faith has taken the form of the beautiful in masterpieces of sacred art that form an immense, enduring artistic heritage. Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know is a unique invitation to discover a selection of the world's most renowned artistic masterpieces. From this vast treasury of sacred art, such pieces include: Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper Michelangelo's Pièta and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling Rublev's The Trinity Jan van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece Fra Angelico's Annunciation Raphael's The Disputation of the Most Holy Sacrament Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Caravaggio's The Calling of Saint Matthew El Greco's Pentecost Join in a unique, personal guided tour through these and other artistic masterpieces that evoke the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith.
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Book Title: Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: TAN Books
Topic: Subjects & Themes / Religious
Publication Year: 2023
Genre: Art
Item Length: 8.2 in
Author: Jem Sullivan
Item Width: 8.2 in
Format: Hardcover
