The iconography and iconology of Georges de la Tour's religious paintings, 1624-1650
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The iconography and iconology of Georges de la Tour's religious paintings, 1624-1650
（Studies in art and religious interpretation, v. 31）
Edwin Mellen Press, c2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-212) and index
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Description
A semiotic study of George de La Tour's 21 religious paintings which establishes La Tour's intentions and meaning in his work by examining his personal use of symbols. The study interprets the paintings in terms of the artist's religious, political, artistic and geographical background.
Table of Contents
- Background for the study of La Tour (La Tour's life and career - political and religious situtations in Lorraine in the 17th century)
- problems in the study of La Tour
- iconography and iconology
- remarks on La Tour's style
- the study of the paintings
- conclusion - La Tour's message.
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