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  • af Peter Murray
    877,95 kr.

    The Judeo-Christian tradition has had a profound impact on Western civilization and in particular on Western art. From the flying buttresses and soaring vaults of the Gothic cathedral, to Michelangelo's powerfully rendered frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, to the great bronze baptistery doors in Florence, to Marc Chagall's majestic tapestries for the Knesset in Jerusalem, biblical stories and Christian themes form an integral part in our artistic heritage. But today, a lack of knowledge of the Bible and of Christian doctrine, as well as of church history and of ritual, frequently prevents us from understanding--and appreciating--much of the greatest art that has ever been created. Exquisitely designed and lavishly illustrated--with over 200 pictures, including 16 color plates--The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture offers a goldmine of information on the Judeo-Christian tradition as it applies to Western art. Here are over 1700 alphabetical entries that cover everything from Adam and Eve and the Good Samaritan, to Illuminated Books and Rose Windows, to the great popes and emperors who patronized the arts, to the major artists whose work reflects Judeo-Christian themes. Indeed, readers will find entries on virtually every aspect of the topic: detailed essays on periods and styles in art and architecture, from the Byzantine and the Coptic, to the Gothic, the Romanesque, and the Renaissance; biographical entries on major artists (Giotto, Fra Angelico, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, and many more), on saints, popes, and patrons (including Saints Peter, Paul, Jerome, and Sebastian, Popes Urban VIII and Clement VII, and Emperors Charlemagne and Constantine) and on major biblical figures (such as Moses and Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Salome and Bathsheba); and briefer entries on icons and symbols (rainbow, dove, the Wheel of Fortune); on art forms influenced by Christian ideas (stained glass, mosaics, frescoes, altarpieces, and rose windows); and on general beliefs (the liturgical year, colors, vessels, Holy Week, and much more). And throughout the book, the Murrays continually interconnect the religious and the artistic. When discussing Moses, for instance, after providing an engaging account of his life, they examine the many works of art that feature Moses (they even explain why Michelangelo's Moses depicts him with "horns" on his head). Likewise, in the entry on Rembrandt (whom the Murrays call "the greatest religious painter in the Protestant tradition"), the authors focus on Rembrandt's religious works and describe how they reflect Protestant views (haloes are extremely rare, for instance, and "Catholic" subjects such as martyrdom are completely absent). Finally, the authors provide an informative glossary of architectural terms, and conclude with an extensive bibliography based on the Murrays' own personal library of art books. Attractively illustrated, wide ranging, and informative, The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture is a unique resource on a major aspect of Western art. It is an essential work for museum-goers and for all lovers of fine painting, sculpture, and architecture.

  • af Peter Murray
    163,95 kr.

    The Dictionary of Christian Art, now rebranded in the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. The Dictionary combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with lots of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images, and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described. Among the many features of this dictionary are: detailed essays on periods and styles in art and architecture, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Baroque; general background to the Old and New Testaments, and to Christian tradition and beliefs; forms of art influenced by Christianity, such as illuminated manuscripts, stained glass; artists and architects and their works, for example Fra Angelico, Donatello, Pugin, and many others; and places and buildings, including Assisi, Roma, St Paul's, the Sistine Chapel. There are also descriptions and explanations of features of Christian churches, significant saints, popes, saints, and rulers, and a glossary of Architectural Terms and detailed bibliography.

  • af Peter Murray
    268,95 kr.

  • af Peter Murray
    862,95 kr.

    ""The Art of the Renaissance"" by Peter Murray is a comprehensive study of the art and culture of the Renaissance period. The book explores the artistic achievements of the period, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts, and provides an in-depth analysis of the social, political, and religious context that shaped these works of art.The book begins with an overview of the Renaissance as a historical period, discussing the intellectual and cultural changes that took place during this time. It then moves on to examine the major artistic centers of the Renaissance, including Florence, Rome, Venice, and Milan, and the key artists who worked in these cities.Throughout the book, Murray provides detailed analysis of individual works of art, placing them in their historical and cultural context and exploring their significance within the broader artistic tradition of the Renaissance. He also discusses the techniques and materials used by Renaissance artists, and the ways in which they pushed the boundaries of artistic expression.""The Art of the Renaissance"" is a richly illustrated book, featuring over 400 color and black-and-white illustrations of some of the most iconic works of art from the period. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Renaissance, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important periods in the history of Western art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

  • af Peter Murray
    93,95 kr.

    When the brave knight rescues the beautiful princess, all that remains is a monster sized egg. Best friends Brynn, Alys and Dilan decide to take the egg home to Eggsville, the place where all the kingdoms' eggs are laid, and hatch the giant chicken inside. The only problem is there's no such thing as a giant chicken. There are stories however, of fire breathing monsters guarding towers, and legends of great beasts roaming the sky at night. And now they seem to have brought one home, one that will surely require feeding. And what do monsters eat? Chickens of course, and lots of them! Soon, hatching the egg and dealing with the villagers will be the least of their problems. For a new arrival is imminent, one that is huge and dark and looks intent on destroying more than just a few eggs.

  • af Peter Murray
    188,95 kr.

  • af Peter Murray
    128,95 kr.

    A collection of 30 poems by an English immigrant living in Canada. Emotion and creativity all poured into text.

  • af Peter Murray, Jon Wood, Clare Lilley & mfl.
    818,95 kr.

  • - Knowledge Institutions and the Rebalancing of Power, 1937-73
    af Peter Murray & Maria Feeney
    295,95 - 972,95 kr.

  • af Peter Murray
    608,95 - 857,95 kr.

  • - The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia
    af Peter Murray
    572,95 - 1.710,95 kr.

    Using previously unpublished files and papers, Murray has managed to unravel one of the most intriguing architectural controversies of recent times - what really happened when they built Sydney Opera House.

  • af Peter Murray
    197,95 kr.

  • - CITY OF LONDON AND CLERKENWELL
    af Peter Murray, Kenneth Allinson & SIMON ALLFORD
    213,95 kr.

  • af Peter Murray, David Cholmondeley & Hiram C. Butler
    345,95 kr.

  • - The Art-in-Nature Project at Sch?nthal Monastery
    af Peter Murray, John Schmid & Guido Magnaguagno
    733,95 kr.

    Presents the unique art and art education project Sculpture at Schonthal in Switzerland.

  • af Peter Murray & Linda Murray
    253,95 kr.

    The Renaissance began in Italy, but it grew out of European civilization, with roots in Antiquity, in Christian dogma, and in Byzantium. The artistic ferment which had taken hold of Florence by 1420 was also reflected in the regional schools of Siena, Umbria, Mantua and Rome; and the new ideas spread from Italy through France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Portugal. The book includes artists as diverse as Piero della Francesca, Van Eyck, Durer, Mantegna and Bellini, as well as the High Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. With superb illustrations of the artists' work and crucial historical information about the "rebirth" of arts and letters, the authors illuminate one of the most important periods of art history. 251 illus., 51 in color.

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