Holy Cards

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Folk Art, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism
Cover of the book Holy Cards by Barbara Calamari, Sandra DiPasqua, ABRAMS (Ignition)
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Author: Barbara Calamari, Sandra DiPasqua ISBN: 9781613126080
Publisher: ABRAMS (Ignition) Publication: July 1, 2013
Imprint: ABRAMS Language: English
Author: Barbara Calamari, Sandra DiPasqua
ISBN: 9781613126080
Publisher: ABRAMS (Ignition)
Publication: July 1, 2013
Imprint: ABRAMS
Language: English

A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics—portraying a remarkable gallery of saints.

Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art.

This comprehensive volume offers a richly illustrated overview, organized thematically, along with brief biographies and attributes of prophets and angels, disciples and evangelists, hermits and visionaries, martyrs and mystics—in exquisite depictions that run the gamut from dramatic and disturbing to moving and comforting.

Including detailed explanations of the often-enigmatic symbolism found in these unique keepsakes, Holy Cards is a compendium that will fascinate anyone who enjoys the artistic beauty for which the Roman Catholic Church is renowned.

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A treasury of the devotional art that has comforted and inspired millions of Catholics—portraying a remarkable gallery of saints.

Often used in daily rituals or given out at significant life events such as wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, the holy card can be appreciated as both a religious tradition and a beautiful work of folk art.

This comprehensive volume offers a richly illustrated overview, organized thematically, along with brief biographies and attributes of prophets and angels, disciples and evangelists, hermits and visionaries, martyrs and mystics—in exquisite depictions that run the gamut from dramatic and disturbing to moving and comforting.

Including detailed explanations of the often-enigmatic symbolism found in these unique keepsakes, Holy Cards is a compendium that will fascinate anyone who enjoys the artistic beauty for which the Roman Catholic Church is renowned.

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