The Rosary in Art (Art 5 for Young Catholics)

• Paperback – 146 pages 
• by Seton Home Study School 
• Seton Press – 2002 

Art 5 for Young Catholics has an admirable goal. It is intended to give the student a variety of images to be called upon during the recitation of the Rosary. This is a help not only for the student, but for the entire family. Previously titled Art 5 for Young Catholics.This is a book written to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Catholic principles that went into the techniques of religious art. The theme of the book is the "Mysteries of the Rosary," as beautifully depicted by the world's greatest artists. In a showcase of fine art, the student will be exposed to the development of style from Greek to Baroque to Florentine, and other classical schools. Description of technique, scene, and color accompanies each picture, with a special emphasis on religious symbolism. Some contain brief yet profound meditations. A feast for the eyes and the soul! Glossy pages. Contains an appendix of short biographies about the artists, and an index of terms.