Theology and Modern Irish Art Contributor(s): Thiessen, Gesa Elsbeth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1856072673 ISBN-13: 9781856072670 Publisher: Columba Press (IE) OUR PRICE: $72.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 1999 Annotation: Demonstrates that the work of art, the visual image, like the written word, s and can be used as a challenging and relevant source in theology. It is an extensive, pioneering study of the work and life of ten leading modern Irish painters from a theological perspective: Mainie Jellett, Jack B. Yeats, Louis le Brocquy, Gerard Dillon, Colin Middleton, Patrick Collins, Tony O'Malley, Patrick Scott, Patrick Graham, and Patrick Hall. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General |
Dewey: 261.570 |
LCCN: 99490189 |
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.66" W x 10.1" (1.76 lbs) 320 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An exploration of modern visual art as a locus theologicus. The author's guiding interest is to demonstrate that the work of art can be used as a relevant source in theology. It is an extensive study of the work and life of 10 leading modern Irish painters from a theological perspective. |