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The art world is filled with the presence of the Virgin Mary – a fundamental symbol of motherhood, who has been radiating youthfulness, tenderness, and compassion for two thousand years. Finding in her an inexhaustible source of inspiration, artists have consistently used the image of the Virgin Mary to reflect our own sufferings and joys. The author Kyra Belán leads us on a comprehensive tour analysing the profound meaning to be found in the images of the Virgin – from personal interpretations to spiritual reflections on a universal level. These works of art present a fascinating visual commentary on the evolution of Western art as well as a striking record of the rise in status of women in society. With more than 200 illustrations, two thousand years of human history are expressed in a single image; that of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Christ.

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Kyra Belán has a doctorate in Art History and also holds degrees in the decorative arts. She teaches Art as well as Art History at the Broward Community College in Florida where she is also the coordinator of the Art Department. She also lectures on feminine spirituality and mythology in art. Belán's own artwork has been featured in 45 exhibitions in the United States. She is the author of the remarkable book Earth, Spirit and Gender: Visual Language for the New Reality, and co-author of a monograph on Dorothy Gillespie.

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