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Description
The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscape of the Soul is an exploration of an important form of traditional religious Italian dioramic art depicting the Nativity. The Italian presepe is a widely practiced art form, encompassing in three dimensions elements of sculpture, painting and set design.
Publisher
College of the Holy Cross
Publication Date
2014
City
Worcester, Massachusetts
Keywords
crèches, nativity scenes, Italy, terra-cotta figurines, exhibition catalog
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Christianity | Interactive Arts | Religion | Sculpture
Exhibition Dates
September 3-December 17, 2014
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Recommended Citation
Stanbury, Sarah and Balboni, Margot, "The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul" (2014). Exhibit Catalogs. 1.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/art_catalogs/1
ISBN
9780961618322
Comments
Published on the occasion of the exhibition The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul, presented at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 3-December 17, 2014.
Includes bibliographical references.
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