MARIABILDER (Pictures of Virgin Mary).

Author: Cavalli-Björkman, Görel
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Year Published: 1989
No. of pages: 76
Illustrations: 4 Color Illustrations. 63 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 8 1/2”x 7”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9171005417
Biblio/Bio: Index. Bibl. Cat. of exh.
Code: 1365

Price: $29.50

The image of the Virgin Mary has been the subject of some of the most beautiful and touching works of art in history. In all time periods, she has inspired painters, architects, writers, poets and musicians. Why has her image assumed such powerful significance? This exhibition explores various representations of Mary, ranging from the Middle Ages to modern times and including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and graphic art. Various authors explore relevent topics such as Mary’s symbolic significance, her life, the cult of Mary, and her role as a symbol representing all women.