The Story of St. Francis of Assisi: In Twenty-Eight Scenes

by Timothy Verdon

Hardcover, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

271.302

Publication

Paraclete Press (2015), 128 pages

Description

"The grace of God, our savior, in these last days appeared in his servant Francis to all who are truly humble and truly friends of holy poverty." Bonaventure's Life of St. Francis Art historian Timothy Verdon tells the story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi in story and art. The 28 stunning thirteenth-century frescoes by Giotto that cover the walls of the famous Basilica in Assisi named for the saint are reproduced in full color, together with a schematic drawing showing their placement in the church. Through detailed descriptions and illuminating commentary on each of the famous frescoes, Verdon tells the story of Francis's extraordinary life, allowing today's reader the opportunity to "read" the art on those walls in the same way that a medieval Christian might have done.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

112 p.; 6.25 inches

ISBN

1612616852 / 9781612616858
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