John Dillenberger has written the first comprehensive account of the relation between the visual arts and theological currents in Europe during the first half of the sixteenth century. With an astute knowledge of the theology of the period and a keen interest in the lives and work of prominent artists; Dillenberger makes incisive connections that illuminate the cultural movements of the time. Images and Relics considers both popular and professional art within distinct religious contexts. It examines the works of Matthias Grunewald; Albrecht Durer; Lucas Cranach the Elder; Michelangelo; Hans Holbein the Younger; Hans Baldung Grien; and Albrecht Altdorfer; and demonstrates how these artists expressed and transformed the reigning theological ideas of their day. The book also addresses the range of iconoclastic movements from the 1520s to the 1570s; particularly in northern Europe. Finally; Dillenberger reflects on the ambiguity of the history of this period and its continuing impact on modern-day life.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Before the Greater Toronto Area....By see2xuFor nostalgic present and former residents of the Big Smoke; an interesting retrospective on the Toronto that was.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... years and I read it for many years (I like learning about the history of Toronto)By Teena in TorontoMike Filey had a column in the Toronto Sun for about 30 years and I read it for many years (I like learning about the history of Toronto) ... this book is a compilation of some of his columns.It is divided into sections ... there are lots of stories and pictures:1. Torontos passing scene - the CNE; water tanks; police; car phones and more2. Torontos war years - William Winer Cooke (Colonel Custers second-in-command was a Canadian); celebrating the end of the wars and remembering those who never came home; and more3. Torontos pleasure palaces - the dance halls; Palais Royale; the theatres; and more4. Toronto at work - the birth of Canadian Tire; the origins of the Toronto-Dominion Bank; the history of Henrys; and more5. Toronto and disaster - the Great Toronto Fire of 1904; the fire on the Noronic; the Torontonians who died on the Empress of Ireland; Hurricane Hazel; and more6. Toronto landmarks - the Flatiron Building; the Roundhouse; the CN Tower; Casa Loma; and more7. Toronto then and now - One Bloor Street E; Spadina Hotel; Campbell House; and more8. Toronto on the move - ferries to Toronto Island; the Toronto-Rochester ferry (alas; I never go to go on it); airports; TTC; and more9. Toronto at play - hockey; the CNE; bathing cars; and more10. Toronto streetscapes11. Toronto neighbourhoods12. Toronto waterfront13. Torontos famous and celebrated - Marilyn Bell; Glenn Miller; Mary Pickford; and moreFor example; we learn about Palace Pier; which was an amusement pier and the development was proclaimed as one of the biggest landmarks to ever be built on the Toronto waterfront and would be similar to the many amusement piers found along the coast in England. The proposed pier would include a 30;000 sq ft ballroom that would accommodate 3;000 couples; a roller rink (converted for ice skating in the winter months); 1;400-seat theatre; an outdoor Band Pavilion seating 1;500; and several restaurants and souvenir stores. The pier would also allow for steamer ships to dock alongside the structure; easing congestion for the 50;000 people a day the prospectus claimed would attend the amusement facility.Only the first phase of the redesigned amusement pier; 90 metres long; was opened on June 10; 1941; and it became popular as a major dance hall of the big band era during World War II and the postwar years. Hollywood celebrity Bob Hope; who was in town promoting his latest film; officially opened the new Palace Pier by doing a few laps around the roller rink in front of fans.As big band music faded away; boxing and wrestling matches; religious revival meetings; country and western concerts; and high school proms became the major events to frequent the Palace Pier.The pier was destroyed by fire in 1963 and the site later redeveloped into condos and a public park (Sheldon Lookout).If you live in Toronto or are from Toronto; you will find this book interesting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. True to its cityBy M. HillerThis book exceeded my expectations upon arrival. My Dad grew up in Toronto and always talks about different things he remembers so I wanted to get him a book with lots of pictures from long ago and not so long ago and recent days; as well as one showcasing the history and various aspects of Toronto "culture". After browsing several options this one stuck out to me and I decided to try it. Not only was I surprised at how very thorough it was; but my Dad was more than delighted as well. The author uses humor and an interesting writing style as opposed to dry factual information with nothing to draw you in. My Dad couldnt put the book down and I had a hard time not delving into every page myself. Best historical book Ive seen in awhile!