Stories of Great Painters or Religion in Art

""Stories of Great Painters or Religion in Art"" by Edwin W. Rice is a book that explores the relationship between religion and art through the works of famous painters. The author examines the lives and works of great artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, and how their religious beliefs influenced their art. The book also delves into the symbolism and meaning behind famous religious paintings, such as the Last Supper and the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, Rice provides readers with a deeper understanding of the role of religion in art and the impact it has had on the world of painting. Overall, ""Stories of Great Painters or Religion in Art"" is an enlightening and fascinating read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and faith.1887. Rice writes in the preface that: The highest art must be the handmaid of purity and of religion. True art will itself be pure and true...These brief sketches of some great artists have been written to guide the young and inexperienced in rejecting that which is false in art, and in imitating only what is true. The artists profiled in this volume include: Rembrandt and Dutch Painters; Rubens and Flemish Painters; Durer and German Painters; Velasquez and Spanish Painters; Murillo; Poussin and French Painters; David and Lesueur; Dore and Bida; Michael Angelo; Raphael or Raffaille; Leonardo Da Vinci; Titian; Correggio; William Hogarth; Sir Joshua Reynolds; Turner; Benjamin West; Washington Allston; Thomas Cole; Frederic E. Church; and Patriotic and Moral Painting in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.