Die ‘Porta della Morte’ an St. Peter von Giacomo Manzu und der Wandel papstlicher Kunstpolitik durch das Zweite Vatikanische Konzil
by Eva Huttenlauch
Paperback (Published)
(January 2014)
ISBN: 9783795427993
6.65 x 9.45 inches
Price: $50.00
On back order
Giacomo Manzu (1908-1991) is considered to be one of the leading representatives of figure sculpting of the Italian modern style. His chief work is the “porta della Morte” in St. Peter’s basilica in Rome. Its artistic value and the rank of its place confirm his position as a notable sculpture of the 20th century. In the iconography of St. Peter, the portal stands as an outstanding work in both art history and church politics. German text.
English summary: Giacomo Manzu (1908-91) is considered to be one of the leading representatives of figure sculpting of the Italian modern style. His chief work is the “porta della Morte” in St. Peter’s basilica in Rome. Its artistic value and the rank of its place confirm his position as a notable sculpture of the 20th century. In the iconography of St. Peter, the portal stands as an outstanding work in both art history and church politics. German description: Giacomo Manzu (1908-91) gilt als ein fuhrender Vertreter der figurlichen Skulptur der italienischen Moderne. Sein Hauptwerk ist die”Porta della Morte” fur St. Peter in Rom. Ihr kunstlerischer Wert und der Rang ihres Ortes bestimmen seine Geltung als namhaften Bildhauerdes 20. Jhs. In der Ikonografie von St. Peter steht das Portal im Kreis kunstgeschichtlich und kirchenpolitisch herausragender Werke.
- By (author) Eva Huttenlauch
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