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The glory of Saint George : man, dragon, and death

Title
The glory of Saint George : man, dragon, and death / edited by Laurent Busine and Manfred Sellink.
Publication
  • Brussels : Mercatorfonds, [2015]
  • New Haven : Yale University Press, [2015?]
  • ©2015

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Additional Authors
  • Busine, Laurent
  • Sellink, Manfred
  • Musée des arts contemporains (Hornu, Belgium), host institution.
Description
287 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 28 cm
Summary
This book offers the first-ever survey of artistic depictions of the legend of Saint George defeating the dragon. The earliest existing references to this episode in the hagiography of Saint George date from the 11th century, and the mythical conflict has entertained the imaginations of artists ever since. Copiously illustrated, this book includes varied representations in painting, sculpture, engraving, and more by artists from Raphael and Peter Paul Rubens to Odilon Redon and Andy Warhol. In addition, the artists David Claerbout, Giuseppe Penone, Luc Tuymans, and Angel Vergara Santiago have been invited to contribute their own interpretations of the story, and these new works are also featured. The contemporary perspective is further explored in the book through essays that trace the shifting resonance of the allegory, positing that it has evolved to become symbolic of man's internal struggle as he attempts to fulfill his destiny. This edition is also being distributed by Yale UP under a Yale UP ISBN.
Alternative Title
Man, dragon, and death
Subjects
Note
  • "This volume has been published to coincide with the exhibition 'Man, Dragon and Death: The Glory of Saint George,' which will be presented at the Musée des Arts Contemporains au Grand-Hornu (MAC's), 18 October 2015-17 January 2016. The exhibition is part of Mons 2015 - European capital of Culture"--Page 282.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
JQF 16-239
ISBN
  • 9780300215755
  • 0300215754
  • 9789462300767
  • 9462300763
LCCN
2015950948
OCLC
931596650
Title
The glory of Saint George : man, dragon, and death / edited by Laurent Busine and Manfred Sellink.
Publisher
Brussels : Mercatorfonds, [2015]
Distributor
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2015?]
Copyright Date
©2015
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author
Busine, Laurent, editor.
Sellink, Manfred, editor.
Musée des arts contemporains (Hornu, Belgium), host institution.
Research Call Number
JQF 16-239
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