In this richly illustrated volume Rosa Giorgi argues that because much of Western art depicts key events; leaders; and practices in the history of the Christian Church; knowledge of that history is critical to an appreciation of many of our great masterpieces. Giorgi begins by analyzing artistic representations of liturgical objects; including altars; crosses; and censers; and follows with an examination of the duties and vestments of the variety of clerics; ranging from minor clerks to the pope. Both the rituals of the monastic life and worshippers’ devotional practices are well documented in paintings depicting prayer; communal meals; funeral rites; religious processions; and cult practices.The author next turns to artworks that capture important episodes from the Church’s history; including crusades and pilgrimages; the Inquisition and the Reformation; and power struggles between popes and secular rulers. Giorgi ends with an analysis of the lives and portraits of the notable leaders who contributed to this fascinating history; from Peter and Paul to Thomas More to Pope Paul VI.
#2618494 in Books Texas AnM University Press 1998-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .25 x 5.98l; .39 #File Name: 0890968144104 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Full of interesting factsBy TX Reader - ReviewerFor an author of historical fiction; I appreciate a history book that delivers concise information that's full of interesting facts and well-fleshed-out character studies. Polignac's Texas Brigade is exactly that.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bettye MatthewsMy great grandfather was in this Texas Brigade; I found it very interesting..11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent StudyBy Arthur W. Bergeron; Jr.The Confederate army in the Trans-Mississippi Department has long been neglected by historians. Alwyn Barr wrote a wonderful account of the Texas brigade commanded by Camille Jules Marie; Prince de Polignac. Not only was his research meticulous; but his writing flows through the pages. Polignac's men fought in some of the largest battles west of the Mississippi--Sterling Plantation; Mansfield; Pleasant Hill; and Yellow Bayou--and proved themselves good soldiers. This book deserves to be on the shelves of anyone with an interest in the Trans-Mississippi Confederacy or in Confederate brigades in general.
