Franciscan Legends in Italian Art: Pictures in Italian Churches and Galleries (1905)

""Franciscan Legends In Italian Art: Pictures In Italian Churches And Galleries"" is a book written by Emma Gurney Salter and published in 1905. The book explores the representation of Franciscan legends in Italian art, specifically in pictures found in Italian churches and galleries. The author provides a detailed analysis of the paintings, highlighting the stories and legends depicted in them, and the historical context in which they were created. The book also delves into the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order, and his impact on Italian art. Overall, ""Franciscan Legends In Italian Art"" offers a unique insight into the intersection of art and religion in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.