Jesus in Art and Literature

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By Pierre-Marie Dumont

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Jesus in Art and Literature explores the profound impact of Jesus of Nazareth on Western art and literature throughout history. Pierre-Marie Dumont presents nearly one hundred diverse iconographic artworks, analysing them alongside biblical passages and excerpts from renowned literary works. The book highlights interpretations of Jesus’ life and teachings across eras, featuring pieces by artists such as Fra Angelico, Picasso, and Rembrandt, and thinkers like Blaise Pascal.
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This richly illustrated and scholarly work is ideal for readers interested in religion, art history, literary studies, and theology. It will appeal to those curious about how the figure of Jesus has inspired artists and writers from early Christianity to modern times.

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Throughout history, Jesus of Nazareth has unquestionably been the most inspirational subject of great works of art and literature. His life and message have strongly permeated Western art of all periods, influencing giants such as Fra Angelico, Picasso, Tolstoy, and Houellebecq.

In this richly illustrated book, Jesus in Art and Literature, Pierre-Marie Dumont has chosen nearly one hundred eclectic iconographic works of art, analysing and comparing them to passages from the Bible and excerpts from great literary texts. It offers the reader an extraordinary variety of aesthetic interpretations of the life of Jesus and his teaching, from early Christian to modern art.

Through works as diverse as The Hand of God by Auguste Rodin, The Resurrection of Lazarus by Rembrandt, and the "Hidden God" by Blaise Pascal, Mr. Dumont highlights the evocative power of the figure of Jesus, who for Christians is the "Christ of God."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781639670062

Publisher: Distribution General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Distribution General

Illustration: 150 color illustrations

Contributors:

Preface by Edward Vignot

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Pierre-Marie Dumont Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Editor and author of many books about art and spirituality, Pierre-Marie Dumont is the creator and founding publisher of Magnificat, a monthly Catholic magazine with a readership of 500,000 in the United States and editions in five other languages throughout the world. The preface is by Edwart Vignot, an art historian specializing in 19th-century painting, as well as an author, journalist, visual artist, and videographer. Appointed an officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2016, he notably wrote Eugène Delacroix (Place des Victoires, 2017) and L'aquarelle et ses maîtres (Place des Victoires, 2018).