Estelle M. Hurll

The Madonna In Art

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is a comprehensive study that explores the significance of the Madonna as a religious icon in art throughout history. Hurll examines the cultural, social, and theological influence of the Madonna in the art world and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the power of religious art. With beautiful illustrations and in-depth analysis, this book is a must-read for art historians and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 214
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 304g
• ISBN-13: 9781022233942
• ISBN-10: 1022233947
• Artikelnr.: 68771834

Autorenporträt

Estelle May Hurll was an American writer and scholar of aesthetics who gained recognition for her accessible analyses of art during the early twentieth century. Born on 25 July 1863 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Charles W. Hurll and Sarah Hurll. Her academic journey led her to Wellesley College, where she graduated in 1882, an achievement that laid the groundwork for her later contributions to art criticism and education. Hurll s work focused on making art appreciation approachable to a broad audience, producing a series of publications that examined artistic masterpieces through an aesthetic lens. Her writing reflected a commitment to both scholarship and clarity, bridging the gap between expert discourse and general readership. Hurll s influence extended into educational circles, where her works were adopted as supplementary texts for art appreciation. Her dedication to promoting aesthetic literacy marked her as an important voice in early American art education, contributing to the cultural dialogue of her era with clarity and enthusiasm.