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100 1 _aJameson, Mrs.
_q(Anna),
_d1794-1860
245 1 0 _aSacred and legendary art, volume 1 (of 2) :
_bContaining legends of the angels and archangels, the evangelists, the Apostles, the doctors of the church, and St. Mary magdalene, as represented in the fine arts.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-19
508 _aJane Robins, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Sacred and Legendary Art, Volume 1" by Mrs. Jameson is a scholarly work on Christian art written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the legends of angels, archangels, the evangelists, the apostles, and significant figures like St. Mary Magdalene, as represented in fine arts. It seeks to explore the intersection of art, legend, and devotion, offering insights into how these narratives were visually expressed and understood throughout history. The opening of the volume includes a detailed preface and introduction that outlines the thematic structure of the work, emphasizing the significance of legendary narratives in the development of Christian art. Mrs. Jameson reflects on the origins of these legends and their impact on both the culture of art and broader societal beliefs during the Middle Ages. She discusses the need to comprehend the emotional and spiritual contexts behind these artistic representations, suggesting that, while contemporary views may lack the original associations, a revival of interest in these themes may deepen appreciation for past works of art. Through thoughtful examination, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the rich tapestry of stories that continue to resonate in historical and religious art today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870
653 _aChristian art and symbolism
653 _aChristian saints in art
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69581
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