The Art of Christmas
Meditations on the birth of Jesus
Seiten
2021
SPCK Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-281-08647-4 (ISBN)
SPCK Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-281-08647-4 (ISBN)
The Art of Christmas offers fresh, illuminating meditations on how the birth of Jesus is depicted in some of the world’s greatest pieces of Christian art – the perfect Advent book for 2021.
A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings, and at the heart of it all a mother and her baby. In The Art of Christmas Jane Williams’ meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas as depicted in some of the world's greatest paintings.
These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the Nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy and peace that it speaks to all the world.
Illustrated in stunning full colour, with famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces, and presented in a small, easily portable format, The Art of Christmas is ideal Advent reading for all art lovers, but also makes a wonderful Christmas gift.
Jane Williams’ insightful meditations will not only help you rediscover the spiritual heart of Christmas, but will also give you a deeper, expanded appreciation of the skill and mastery behind these masterful paintings. You’ll gain a fuller and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see Christmas as never before.
A star, a stable, angels, shepherds, kings, and at the heart of it all a mother and her baby. In The Art of Christmas Jane Williams’ meditations on the birth of Jesus take you deep into the story of the original Christmas as depicted in some of the world's greatest paintings.
These profoundly perceptive reflections on the different ways in which artists have imagined the Nativity will deepen and refresh your appreciation of the real meaning of Christmas, and the message of love, joy and peace that it speaks to all the world.
Illustrated in stunning full colour, with famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces, and presented in a small, easily portable format, The Art of Christmas is ideal Advent reading for all art lovers, but also makes a wonderful Christmas gift.
Jane Williams’ insightful meditations will not only help you rediscover the spiritual heart of Christmas, but will also give you a deeper, expanded appreciation of the skill and mastery behind these masterful paintings. You’ll gain a fuller and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see Christmas as never before.
Jane Williams (Author) Jane Williams is the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College, London, and a visiting Lecturer at King's College London. Her recent books include Giver of Life (2025), The Art of Christmas (2021) and The Art of Advent (2018).
1. Angels 2
2. Mary and Elizabeth 14
3. Joseph 26
4. Shepherds 34
5. All creatures 44
6. Kingdoms 54
7. New birth 62
8. Wise men 70
9. Light of the world 78
10. Holy family 88
11. Mary 96
12. Heavenly family 104
Acknowledgements 113
| Erscheinungsdatum | 17.09.2021 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Plates, colour |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 158 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater |
| Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher | |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte | |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Liturgik / Homiletik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-281-08647-8 / 0281086478 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-281-08647-4 / 9780281086474 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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