Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs by Paul Koudounaris

Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs

Paul Koudounaris

192 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction art history dark informative mysterious slow-paced
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Death has never looked so beautiful. The fully articulated skeleton of a female saint, dressed in an intricate costume of silk brocade and gold lace, withered fingers glittering with colorful rubies, emeralds, and pearls this is only one of the sp...

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Moods

informative 90%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Average rating

4.45

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