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Picturing Mary: woman, mother, idea

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Abstract

Depictions of the Virgin Mary in art through the ages are examined from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and contemporary art-historical perspectives.The texts examine Mary’s image as an enthroned queen, a tender young mother and a pious woman,demonstrating how her personification of womanhood has resonated throughout history to the present day.

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    New York: Scala, 2014

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    1300-1899

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    • 9781857598957
    • 1857598954

Date and place of event

  • Tentoonstelling: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C., 5.12.2014-12.04.2015

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