The Dore Bible Illustrations
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (815 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 048623004X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 241 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"excellent reproductions of awesome art" according to Acrophobe. Dover's Dore Bible Illustrations consists of a 5 page introduction, excellent reproductions of awesome art Dover's Dore Bible Illustrations consists of a 5 page introduction, 3 pages for the list of plates, and 2excellent reproductions of awesome art Acrophobe Dover's Dore Bible Illustrations consists of a 5 page introduction, 3 pages for the list of plates, and 241 full page engravings with the title and excerpt of the biblical passage the image represents. Most images are about 8"x10". The old testament, new testament and some o. 1 full page engravings with the title and excerpt of the biblical passage the image represents. Most images are about 8"x10". The old testament, new testament and some o. pages for the list of plates, and 2excellent reproductions of awesome art Acrophobe Dover's Dore Bible Illustrations consists of a 5 page introduction, 3 pages for the list of plates, and 241 full page engravings with the title and excerpt of the biblical passage the image represents. Most images are about 8"x10". The old testament, new testament and some o. 1 full page engravings with the title and excerpt of the biblical passage the image represents. Most images are about 8"x10". The old testament, new testament and some o. The art work itself is great, but the Kindle version has the description of Gregory K. Laughlin The art work itself is great, but the Kindle version has the description of each work on the next page from the work engraving itself, with the next engraving. One would hope that this could be easily remedied and and update made available.. masterj said most have never seen this art. for for study of this great master .
In addition, Doré reimagined all the scenes, so that what he produced was not a mere reworking of what centuries of other artists had already done, but a new and fresh visual interpretation of the Bible.Each plate is accompanied by the verses from the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible that the scene depicts, and an Introduction by Millicent Rose covers Doré's life and art in general. From the Back CoverNowhere but in the Bible were dramatic textual material and the artistry of Gustave Doré more per
This is a sumptuous book that everyone, from those interested in Scripture to lovers of great art, will be proud to possess.. In these plates, reproduced from outstanding early editions, the artist not only captures the dramatic intensity of the Scriptures, but sustains it longer than any other single artist was able to do. In the Creation scenes, the horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, the plates depicting the life of Jesus — many of which have now become the standard iconography — and finally the vision of the New Jerusalem, Doré reached the fullest expressions of his extraordinary talent.This book collects all 241 plates — long out of print — that Doré executed for the Bible. In addition, Doré reimagined all the scenes, so that what he produced was not a mere reworking of what centuries of other artists had already done, but a new and fresh visual interpretation of the Bible.Each plate is accompanied by the verses from the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible that the scene depicts, and an Introduction by Millicent Rose covers Doré's life and art in general. The Book of Books seemed to unleash a new power of creation in Doré not apparent in his pre