MiataDrivers - Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs
Paul Koudounaris
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Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris epub Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris pdf download Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris pdf file Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris audiobook Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris book review Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures Paul Koudounaris summary | #210742 in Books | Paul Koudounaris | 2013-10-08 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.80 x.90 x7.00l,1.85 | File type: PDF | 192 pages | Heavenly Bodies||6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.| Melancholy Macabre in the Altars of the Catacomb Saints|By A. Hurst|From the publisher, Thames & Hudson:
"In 1578 a labyrinth of underground burials was discovered in Rome that contained the remains of thousands of individuals assumed to be early Christian martyrs. The bones were disinterred and sent to many Catholic churches and religious houses in German-speaking E||“These macabre images elicit a range of contemporary references, from Goonies to bling-laden rappers to artist Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull.” - Wired.com
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An intriguing visual history of the veneration in European churches and monasteries of bejeweled and decorated skeletons
Death has never looked so beautiful. The fully articulated skeleton of a female saint, dressed in an intricate costume of silk brocade and gold lace, withered fingers glittering with colorful rubies, emeralds, and pearls―this is only one of the specially photographed relics featured in Heavenly Bodies.
In 1578...
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