
The Virgin in Art
Visions of purity, motherhood, and devotionBy Kyra BelánLength3h 58m
About this audiobook
The art world is filled with the presence of the Virgin Mary – a fundamental symbol of motherhood, who has been radiating youthfulness, tenderness, and compassion for two thousand years. Finding in her an inexhaustible source of inspiration, artists have consistently used the image of the Virgin Mary to reflect our own sufferings and joys. The author Kyra Belán leads us on a comprehensive tour analysing the profound meaning to be found in the images of the Virgin – from personal interpretations to spiritual reflections on a universal level. These works of art present a fascinating visual commentary on the evolution of Western art as well as a striking record of the rise in status of women in society. With more than 200 illustrations, two thousand years of human history are expressed in a single image; that of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Christ.
Audiobook details
GenreOther, Spirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6The Baroque
2The Virgin in Art
7The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
3Introduction
8The Twentieth Century
4Early Medieval through Late Medieval
9Conclusion
5The Renaissance