From the same series as Abrams’ successful “Saints: A Year in Faith and Art” comes “Angels”, with representations of these celestial heralds from early Christian mosaics to the paintings of Marc Chagall. Art historian Marco Bussagli has organised the book by significant Biblical events, beginning with the Creation in Genesis and ending with John the Evangelist’s vision of Heaven on Earth in Revelation; each episode is accompanied by the relevant chapter and verse, along with a brief text explaining how the work of art fits into the iconography of the time. In addition to lesser-known works, Bussagli has included favourites such as Michelangelo’s “Creation of Man in the Sistine Chapel”, Lorenzo Ghiberti’s “Gates of Paradise”, and Rembrandt’s “Sacrifice of Isaac”. Here are angels as assistants, messengers, punishers, soldiers, rebels and saviours, assembled for the delectation and delight of both scholars and believers.
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Excellent art book with a touch of spirituality. Excellent book. In addition to getting a copy for me, I bought other 9 copies to send to friends: I received enthusiastic responses. Highly recommended!
Great Compendium of Angel Images and Commentary ‘This is a beautiful book presenting angelic images in great art.According to the back cover there are “375 images of angels, ranging from early Christian mosaics to the paintings of Marc Chagall”.There are often a number of images devoted to a single biblical passage. For example, for Isaiah 6:1-3 there are eight 2-page spreads dealing with eight works of art.The first two pages on a passage include the verses referred to along with a short description of how the angels referred to in the passage are depicted in the work of art shown. Then each additional two page spread focuses on how the different works of art present angelic beings referred to in the passage.This book is a great reference to biblical passages dealing with angels as well as giving a brief treatment of 375 works of art that present angels in a biblical context. Book passages and art refer to:Genesis (pp. 10-193)Exodus (pp. 194-209)Numbers (pp…