Main entry:

Rubin, William, 1927-2006.

Title & Author:

Modern sacred art and the church of Assy / William S. Rubin.

Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, 1961.

Description:

xi, 185 pages, 41 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), plan ; 25 cm

Notes:
"Based on a study ... presented ... as a doctoral dissertation in the Department of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Columbia University"--Page v.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-180) and index.
Part I. The revival of sacred art. Decadence and the Dominicans -- Genesis of the church of Assy -- The debate on sacred art -- The primacy of faith -- Part II. Architecture and decorations of the church of Assy. The structure -- The stained glass windows -- The tapestry of Lurçat -- The façade mosaic of Léger -- The Lipchitz virgin -- The baptistry decorations by Chagall -- The altarpieces by Bonnard and Matisse -- The Richier crucifix.

Subject:

Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grâce (Church : France)
Catholic Church France.
Église catholique France.
Catholic Church.
Christian art and symbolism.
Art, Modern 20th century.
Art 20e siècle.
Art, Modern.
France.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 26557
Call No.: 0005446; ID:88-B12577
Status: Available

Location: Library main 26556
Call No.: 8766; ID:88-B12577
Status: Available