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DIANE SELLIERS La Legende doree - Illustrated Italian Renaissance Art Book

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Discover the profound influence of La Legende doree, a foundational work dating back to 1260. This manuscript tells the lives of one hundred and eighty saints, becoming one of the most read and copied books in Christendom alongside the Bible. It offers a unique perspective on faith and church history, presenting religious narratives in a popular and picturesque manner. This edition highlights the deep connection between text and art. As the Italian Renaissance began, artists turned to this text as an essential source of inspiration. The book serves as a bridge between religious storytelling and the iconic visual history of the Renaissance, making it a significant resource for those interested in spirituality and art history.

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This book contains the historical text of La Legende doree which recounts the lives of 180 saints.

The content explores the history of the church and religion through a popular and picturesque lens.

This edition focuses on the iconography that inspired artists during the Italian Renaissance.

Authored by Diane Selliers, this work serves as a reference for the relationship between text and art.

The manuscript is presented as an essential source of inspiration for Renaissance era art.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
19 November 2020
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01 October 2020

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