The glory of Saint George
Subtitle: man, dragon and death
By: edited by Laurent Busine and Manfred Sellink ; contributors, Jérôme André ... [et al.] ; translations, Ted Alkins, Mark Carlson, Irena Hill
Contributors: Musée des arts contemporains (Hornu, Belgium)
Publisher: Mercatorfonds
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Brussel
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9789462300767
Subjects: Art; Exhibitions; Saints in art; History
Description: This book offers the first-ever survey of artistic depictions of the legend of Saint George defeating the dragon. The earliest existing references to this episode in the hagiography of Saint George date from the 11th century, and the mythical conflict has entertained the imaginations of artists ever since. Copiously illustrated, this book includes varied representations in painting, sculpture, engraving, and more by artists from Raphael and Peter Paul Rubens to Odilon Redon and Andy Warhol. In addition, the artists David Claerbout, Giuseppe Penone, Luc Tuymans, and Angel Vergara Santiago have been invited to contribute their own interpretations of the story, and these new works are also featured. The contemporary perspective is further explored in the book through essays that trace the shifting resonance of the allegory, positing that it has evolved to become symbolic of man's internal struggle as he attempts to fulfill his destiny. This edition is also being distributed by Yale UP under a Yale UP ISBN. Exhibition: Musée des Arts Contemporains (MAC), Grand-Hornu, Belgium (17.10.2015-17.01.2016).
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at Musée des Arts Contemporains (MAC), Grand-Hornu, Beglium, October 17, 2015-January 17, 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.