|
Item Number: 126009
Title: Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs
Author: Koudounaris, Paul
Price: Not Available
ISBN: 9780500251959
Description: London: Thames and Hudson, 2013. 25cm., hardcover, 189pp. prof. illus., most in color. Summary: In 1578 a labyrinth of burials was discovered in Rome, containing the remains of thousands of individuals assumed to be early Christian martyrs. Reassembled, encrusted with gold and jewels and dressed in fantastic, colourful costumes, the skeletons were displayed in public shrines as reminders of the spiritual treasures that awaited the faithful after death. This volume brings the catacomb saints out of the darkness. It features arresting images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons and the fascinating stories of dozens more, accompanied by rare archival material. This is the first time that some of these incredible relics - both intriguing historical artifacts and masterpieces of artistic craftsmanship in their own right - have appeared in a publication, with Koudounaris gaining unprecedented access to photograph in some of the most secretive religious establishments in Europe. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this book carries deep resonances for a mdoern audience fascinated by visual representations of death.
We regret to inform you that this title is no longer available.
Please contact us if you need additional assistance.
P.O. Box 3904, Kingston, New York 12402 US
Phone: 845-331-8519
Fax: 845-331-0852
Email: michael@artbooks.com