“True masterpieces of interpretation and communication, and—as far as I know—the first creation that summarizes all the songs of the poem in sculptural form.” —Monsignor Timothy Verdon, Director of the Office of Sacred Art of the Archdiocese of Florence This book is a collection of photos of each of the 100 sculptures Timothy Schmalz created to narrate the Divine Comedy and act as a visual introduction to what is considered one of the greatest poems in Western society. Through this book, the entire Divine Comedy is highlighted equally in three parts: Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise. The high-quality images of the individual sculptures interpret the poem in a way that visualizes the message of each canto, providing a perfect introduction to the poem for those new to the work. This is an essential addition to any bookcase to inspire both new and old generations of Dante readers and scholars. Details: 8.5"H x 6.75"W x 0.5"D 107 Pages High-resolution images of each canto with short descriptions to follow the events of the poem Quality synthetic leather cover for a classic look
