The Mentor: Angels in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 40 by John C. Van Dyke
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| Author | Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932 |
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| Title | The Mentor: Angels in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 40 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Mentor: Angels in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 40" by John C. Van Dyke is an artistic publication written in the early 20th century. This informative work discusses the representation of angels in various art forms throughout history, exploring the evolution of their depictions from ancient times through the Renaissance. The book serves as a glimpse into the significance of angels in religious symbolism and artistic expression. In this issue, Van Dyke delves into the historical context and artistic techniques used by notable painters such as Melozzo da Forlì, Benozzo Gozzoli, Fra Angelico, and Sir Edward Burne-Jones, among others. He examines how angels were represented in ways that evoke emotional and spiritual themes, blending human characteristics with divine qualities. Through a mix of illustrations and detailed descriptions, the text highlights the diversity of angel imagery, from cherubic figures to majestic archangels, and emphasizes the varying ideals of beauty and sentiment that artists infused into their creations. Ultimately, "Angels in Art" offers readers a rich understanding of the symbolic and aesthetic roles angels have played in art history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Angels in art |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50843 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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