Maggyie Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Does anyone know of any? Art books about Mary or the saints or the Vatican? I'm talking gorgeous pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I have a big old more or less coffee table style book on the Vatican. It's more "pictures + short write-ups" rather than primarily beautiful pictures. But it's nice. The pictures certainly are beautiful. I also have a large book showcasing Raphael's painting. I am meaning to get a Bouguereau art book in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 I had a whole bunch bookmarked on Amazon and now when it's time to buy they aren't available grrr. I want my daughter to have lots of beautiful Catholic things to look at. I remember in my childhood looking at gorgeous pictures and it made a huge impression even though we weren't raised as practicing Catholics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I think that is an excellent idea. Catholicism has such a rich artistic tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 You can get facsimile editions of the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells, like this one. I think those would be worth having. As she gets older you could even get her some calligraphy workbooks based on them. Books of church architecture (search by country) might also be good, and books on stained glass. I have a beautiful huge illuminated copy of John's Gospel, but the patterns and designs are more abstract and the text itself would obviously be beyond her. When I'm home I will check the publication details and see if I can find it online for you in the US, in case you think it's suitable - I know the publisher did a whole series of New Testament books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicanHeart Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I have mine that I got at the Vatican. And I have one that I got at the Vatican Splendors exhibit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 The book "A Short Guide to Praying as a Family" put together by the Dominican Sisters from Nashville, has stained glass images throughout. I don't have a copy, but I've heard it's beautiful and really well put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I've got the Vatican one. Dog chewed a corner when he was a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Real Name Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0764824104/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?qid=1460606453&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=catholic+art+coffee+table+book Not coffee table size but... http://www.ignatius.com/Products/SYFA-H/saints.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little2add Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 look here: http://www.setonbooks.com/curriculum.php?showgrade=-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AveMariaPurissima Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 These look nice: http://bookstore.magnificat.net/books/sacred-art.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Magnificat wins awards for its art features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ahhh goldmine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now