Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts by Mrs. Jameson
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| Author | Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 |
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| Title | Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts" by Mrs. Jameson is a scholarly exploration of the various artistic representations and cultural significances of the Virgin Mary, written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the historical evolution of the Madonna's image across different artistic periods, examining both famous artworks and the broader societal implications of her representations within the Christian tradition. The opening of the text establishes a foundational overview of the book's intent and parameters. Mrs. Jameson articulately introduces her objective of analyzing the worship and artistic depictions of the Madonna through history, emphasizing its profound impact on both art and the human spirit. The introduction offers insights into how the Madonna's various representations serve as reflections of theological shifts and cultural attitudes, setting the stage for a deeper examination of specific visual forms and their symbolic meanings throughout different eras of art history. Through her preface and introduction, Jameson outlines the complexities of the Madonna's image and its connection to broader themes of faith, motherhood, and femininity that resonate within the artistic heritage she plans to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Art |
| Subject | Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Legends |
| Subject | Christian saints in art |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12047 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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