{"product_id":"the-isenheim-altarpiece-history-interpretation-background-hardcover","title":"The Isenheim Altarpiece: History - Interpretation - Background - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Schubert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGrant Ovenstone\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eAstrid Klee\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It is a well-known fact that \u003ci\u003eThe Isenheim Altarpiece\u003c\/i\u003e has in the past been seen as having central significance as a 'medium for healing' by the Antonites. To what extent this function has taken hold again in our 'modern' times can be seen not only in the steadily growing numbers of visitors, but also in the fact that this book had to be republished after such a short time.\" --\u003cb\u003eMichael Schubert\u003c\/b\u003e (preface to 2nd ed.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Isenheim Altarpiece\u003c\/i\u003e by Matthias Grünewald is one of the most important and monumental works of Western art. Even today, five hundred years after its completion, it continues to present riddles to its viewers--its origin and creator, as well as its theological and esoteric content and intent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book offers a systematic and informed introduction to the history, meaning, and background of the altarpiece. Moreover, numerous new interpretations are presented, which elaborate upon and fundamentally alter previous perspectives. Included are more than 200 high-quality color reproductions and in-depth visual analysis.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 12.6 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166339436679,"sku":"9781621482093","price":73.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f74d06274fbc6d28ed21921d283fb6e8.webp?v=1733320177","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-isenheim-altarpiece-history-interpretation-background-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}