Image to Insight: The Art of William Hart McNichols

by John D. Dadosky, William Hart McNichols (Artist)

Iconography is undergoing a revival in twenty-first-century American Catholicism. William Hart McNichols, who paints in his studio in New Mexico, is one of the most popular iconographers of this renaissance, and this book comprises a selection of his icons and sacred images. The book presents images of holy women and holy men as well as images of Mary and Jesus. Philosopher and theologian John D. Dadosky introduces each piece and demonstrates how McNichols's paintings communicate sacred stories as well as mark significant moments in the artist's personal development.

176 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2018

About the author

Dr. John Daniel Dadosky, S.T.D. (Regis College, 2004; Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2001; S.T.L., Regis College, 1999) is Porofessor of Theology and Phislosophy at Regis College of the University of Toronto, Canada, where he specializes in Systematic Theology. He additionally serves as Treasurer of both the Board of Catholic Theological Society of America and the American Theological Society.

Reviews

[Brace1737 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before you start this book, choose a quiet time and a quiet place. You need to look at each of the icons and carefully read the text. This is more than an art book and more than just spiritual reading. The icons are of Jesus, Mary, and of holy people some of whom are not Catholic. You will see them all in a clearer light once you finish this book.