{"title":"Kathleen Doyle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Doyle\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of art and spirituality, inviting readers to discover the profound visual storytelling within sacred texts. Her works delve into the historical and cultural significance of religious art, offering insightful perspectives on how these masterpieces shape and reflect faith across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on aesthetics and meaning, Doyle’s books provide a thoughtful journey through the world of arts and culture. Ideal for those fascinated by the artistic heritage of the Bible, her writing illuminates the beauty and symbolism behind some of history’s most treasured artistic creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-bible-by-kathleen-doyle-9780500026168","title":"The Art of the Bible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extensively illustrated compendium of 45 expertly selected illuminated bibles that transport the reader through 1,000 years of history and across the Christian world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor two millennia, the Bible has inspired the creation of art. Within this legacy of remarkable art and beauty, illuminated biblical manuscripts offer some of the best evidence for our understanding of early Christian painting and artistic interpretations of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompiled and written by two internationally renowned experts, this beautiful book immerses the reader in the world of illuminated manuscripts of the Bible. Through its pictures, we are transported across 1,000 years of history, passing chronologically through many of the major centres of the Christian world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in Constantinople in the East, the journey moves on to Lindisfarne in the North, to imperial Aachen, back to Canterbury, then to Carolingian Tours in western France. Later, we view some of the riches of Winchester, Mozarabic Spain, Crusader Jerusalem, the Meuse valley, northern Iraq, Paris, London, Bologna, Naples, Bulgaria, the Low Countries, Rome, and Persia. Our journey ends in Gondar, the capital of imperial Ethiopia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty-five remarkable books—each a treasure in its own right—provide our itinerary through time and across continents. Together they enable us to explore and revel in the extraordinary art and beauty of illuminated biblical manuscripts, some of the finest but least-known paintings from the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e by Kathleen Doyle and Scot McKendrick offers readers a chance to experience these exquisite works of art through its informative and visually stunning presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461468045548,"sku":"9780500026168","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500026168-the-art-of-the-bible.jpg?v=1774969372"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kathleen-doyle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}