Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know

ISBN: 1505126924

Author: Sullivan Ph.D., Jem

Condition: New

For centuries, the Catholic Church served the cultural role of the principal patron of the arts. It is a historical fact that many of the worlds most admired and treasured artistic masterworks are Christian in theme, origin, and location. There has never been a time in history when artists have not found inspiration and flourishing in the Catholic tradition. From the rustic art of the ancient Christian catacombs to majestic Byzantine basilicas, from the soaring Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages to the creative torrent of the Renaissance, from the mysticism of the Baroque to the present day, the truth and goodness of the Catholic faith has taken the form of the beautiful in masterpieces of sacred art that form an immense, enduring artistic heritage.Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know is a unique invitation to discover a selection of the worlds most renowned artistic masterpieces. From this vast treasury of sacred art, such pieces include: Leonardo da Vincis Last Supper Michelangelos Pita and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling Rublevs The Trinity Jan van Eycks Ghent Altarpiece Fra Angelicos Annunciation Raphaels The Disputation of the Most Holy Sacrament Berninis Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Caravaggios The Calling of Saint Matthew El Grecos Pentecost Join in a unique, personal guided tour through these and other artistic masterpieces that evoke the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic faith.

• Sacred Art Every Catholic Should Know