Title: The story of St. Francis of Assisi
Description: This beautiful new book by renowned art historian Timothy Verdon tells the story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi in story and art. The 28 stunning thirteenth-century frescoes by Giotto that cover the walls of the famous Basilica in Assisi named for the saint are reproduced in full color, together with a schematic drawing showing their placement in the church. Through detailed descriptions and illuminating commentary on each of the famous frescoes, Verdon tells the story of Francis's extraordinary life, allowing today's reader the opportunity to "read" the art on those walls in the same way that a medieval Christian might have done.
Subjects: Art, Legenda maior S. Francisci (Bonaventure, Saint, Cardinal), Christian saints, Criticism and interpretation, San Francesco (Church : Assisi, Italy), Christian saints in art, Biography, Francis, of assisi, saint, 1182-1226, Giotto, 1266?-1337, Bonaventure, saint, cardinal, approximately 1217-1274, Saints in art
Places: Italy, Assisi
People: Giotto (1266?-1337), Francis of Assisi, Saint (1182-1226), Bonaventure Saint, Cardinal (approximately 1217-1274)