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The Holy Face and the Paradox of Representation

The Holy Face and the Paradox of Representation

Hardback (31 Oct 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Based on collaborative research undertaken by the Hertziana library in Rome and the Florentine Villa Spelman, this volume investigates the issues surrounding medieval and Renaissance representations in art of the face of Christ. The question of depicting the spiritual aspect of existence in painting features strongly in this investigation.

Book information

ISBN: 9788877795151
Publisher: Edizioni Electa
Imprint: Edizioni Electa
Pub date:
DEWEY: 704.94853
Number of pages: 408
Weight: -1g