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Saints Edward Mornin

Saints By Edward Mornin

Saints by Edward Mornin


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Summary

A visual guide to the lives and attributes of 130 popular saints - for art-lovers of all ages.

Saints Summary

Saints by Edward Mornin

If you have ever looked at a religious painting, a statue or a stained glass window, and wondered who that person is, then this book is for you. Taking 130 of the most popular and widely represented saints (from the archangels and the Apostles to Saint Bernadette and Padre Pio), the authors provide brief accounts of each saint's achievements (real or legendary) and details of their conventional attributes - usually the tools of their trade or the instruments of their martyrdom. They provide a clear colour representation of each saint - a likeness which may be a work of high art, but equally may be taken from the popular imagery of playing cards, inn signs or advertisements. A comprehensive reference index enables the reader to identify the saints, by looking up the attributes represented - from anchors (St Clement) to wounds (St Roch if in the leg, St Rita if in the brow). Practical, attractive and well-informed, this little book will be invaluable for students and lovers of art of all ages.

Saints Reviews

This is the rare example of a book that comes along and you didn't know you had need of such a read until it arrived ... beautifully illustrated ... a fascinating book to dip in and out of Italy Magazine A practical, informative and visually attractive aid to Saint-spotting Good Book Guide

About Edward Mornin

Edward Mornin is Professor Emeritus of Germanic Studies at the University of British Columbia. Lorna Mornin is a former scientist at the University of British Columbia, and a photographer.

Additional information

GOR002997522
9780711226067
0711226067
Saints by Edward Mornin
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2006-04-01
296
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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