Angels in Art - Hardcover

Angels in Art by Clara Erskine Clement is a comprehensive guide to the representation of angels in art throughout history. The book explores the symbolism, mythology, and religious significance of angels in various cultures and traditions. It features detailed descriptions and analyses of famous angelic artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows.The book is divided into chapters that cover different themes related to angels, such as the hierarchy of angels, the role of angels in Christianity, and the depiction of angels in Renaissance art. It also includes a section on the history of angelic art, tracing the development of angelic iconography from ancient times to the modern era.Throughout the book, Clement provides insightful commentary on the artistic techniques and styles used by different artists to depict angels. She also explores the cultural and historical context of each artwork, shedding light on the social and religious beliefs that influenced their creation.Angels in Art is a valuable resource for art historians, students of religion and mythology, and anyone interested in the history of art and culture. With its detailed analysis and beautiful illustrations, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of angelic art and its enduring significance in human history.1898. Angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, and all the glorious hosts of heaven were a fruitful source of inspiration to the oldest painters and sculptors whose works are known to us, while the artists of our more practical, less dreamful age are, from time to time, inspired to reproduce their conceptions of the guardian angels of our race. Contents: archangels, Michael; archangel Gabriel; archangel Raphael; guardian angels, angel choristers and adoring angels, demons and evil spirits; pictures of angels as authorized by the scriptures; pictures which illustrate both scripture and legend; angels in pictures of the Virgin Mary. Copiously illustrated with over 34 angelic representations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.