Salve Regina: The Story of Mary
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (850 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2080305263 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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"exquisite volume" -- Connecticut Post
The Virgin Mary is one of the most revered women in the history of the world, and yet amazingly, there is relatively little known about the details of her life. This beautiful book, adorned throughout with gold ink, retraces her steps throughout the biblical narrative. Mary comes alive to the reader through striking artistic representations that range from the origins of Western art to the iconography of the twentieth century. This exquisitely produced book is a celebration of Mary; it is a gift to commemorate the Christmas season with reverence, pay homage to motherhood, and provide hours of inspirational reflection.. Biblical and literary references to the Virgin Mother have been woven into the author's account of the life of Mary. From Titian, Raphaël, and Fra Angelico to Van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the most famous as well as lesser-known representations of Mary are brought together with sculptures, frescoes, and stone statues that
Elegant, beautiful, prayerful Anthony E. Michalik Salve Regina is quite simply a most beautiful tribute to Mary, the Mother of God. The pictures are extraordinary and the text brings to life the sublimity of Mary. As the subject matter for the many artists represented in this stunning collection, Mary's presence seems to lift our human art form to a heavenly height. The book becomes a prayer as page by page we are presented with the humanity, the holiness, the purity and radiance of this woman, our Mother Mary, brought to life throught the creative genius and inspirations of the artist's wo
. He is the author of numerous essays on the themes of Jesus and Mary, and is the author of several highly successful books, including Jesus: An Unconventional Biography. Jacques Duquesne is a journalist and author. He co-founded and directed the French magazine Le Point, and he currently contributes to La Croix as well as other regional dailies