The Book of Revelation, with its vision of an apocalypse that is both destructive and redemptive, has provided a rich vein of imagery which remains a force in contemporary culture. This work examines the depiction of the Apocalypse in the visual arts over nearly 1000 years. after the great medieval manuscripts cycles, the pivotal point in the development of the pictorial tradition was Durer's famous set of woodcuts, published in 1498. Apocalyptic imagery was quickly exploited for propaganda and satire by artists such as ...
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The Book of Revelation, with its vision of an apocalypse that is both destructive and redemptive, has provided a rich vein of imagery which remains a force in contemporary culture. This work examines the depiction of the Apocalypse in the visual arts over nearly 1000 years. after the great medieval manuscripts cycles, the pivotal point in the development of the pictorial tradition was Durer's famous set of woodcuts, published in 1498. Apocalyptic imagery was quickly exploited for propaganda and satire by artists such as James Gillray, while Gillray's contemporary William Blake used it as part of a personal mythology that pervaded every aspect of his work.
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Add this copy of The Apocalypse and the Shape of Things to Come to cart. $15.40, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by British Museum Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1600grams, ISBN: 9780714126203.
Add this copy of The Apocalypse and the Shape of Things to Come to cart. $25.40, good condition, Sold by BARNABY rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by British Museum.
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Good Condition. One or two minor signs of external surface wear. Clean and bright internally. Overall, sound and serviceable. Publisher's note: The Book of Revelation's legacy of visual imagery is evaluated here, from the 11th century to the end of World War 2 illuminated manuscripts, books, prints and drawings of apocalyptic phases are examined. Size: 27.6 x 21.9 cm. 352 pp. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; British Museum--Exhibitions; Apocalypse in art; Apocalyptic art; Genre; Exhibitions; Apocalypse in art; Apocalyptic art; ISBN: 0714126209. ISBN/EAN: 9780714126203. Add. Inventory No: 250112LF4813.
Add this copy of The Apocalypse and the Shape of Things to Come to cart. $29.91, like new condition, Sold by Prior Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by British Museum Press.
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Like New. Size: 10x8x1; A nearly new copy, square and tight with no creases or splits. Contents fresh and clean, not showing any pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels, just a former owner's bookplate at the endpaper. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.
