LibGuides: Christianity and the Visual Arts: Notable Figures

Jesus

The Image of Christ by Neil MacGregor and Gabriele Finaldi
Finaldi explores the iconology of Christ images.
Christ among Us by Joseph Antenucci Becherer and Henry Martin Luttikhuizen
Survey of sculptures of Christ through history.
Strangeness and Recognition by Chloe Reddaway
Particularly focusing on Renaissance art, Reddaway responds to the challenge of creating images of and related to Christ.
Seeing Salvation by Neil MacGregor with Erika Langmuir
Analyses on depictions of Christ, organized from the Nativity to the Crucifixion.

Mary in Western Art by Timothy Verdon
An examination of the way Mary is portrayed in Western culture.
Mary, Mother of God edited by Barbara Haeger, Elliott Wise, and James Clifton
A collection of essays on Marian imagery, organized thematically and geographically.

Old Testament Figures in Art by Chiara de Capoa
Survey organized by key figures in the Old Testament.
Gospel Figures in Art by Stefano Zuffi
Survey organized by figures in the New Testament.

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