The Liturgy of Love:

Lawrence, Kansas: Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, 2001. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Quarto in blue DJ in brodart; xx, 159 p, b&w illus (some color); 27 cm. Faintly scratched original DJ, little wear to spine foot, very gently bumped corners, edge of front board slightly worn, bright pages; tight binding. Very good+ in very good+ DJ. Hardcover. ISBN: 091368936X

Contents: Introduction: love in the "Canticum canticorum" -- Cimabue's life of Mary: mother and bride. The cycle at Assisi; The Assumption of the virgin; Narrative and theology; The politics of the Liturgy of love -- Michelangelo's Medici Madonna: spouse and son. Prolepsis; Prevarication; Seat of wisdom; Bundle of myrrh; Time; Ravished to heaven; Perpetual praise; Gentle yoke -- Rembrandt's Jewish bride: sister and spouse. Isaac and Rebecca: the chosen people; The Garden of love; Marriage made in heaven; Venus Pudica; Jan van Eyck; The Song of songs as social intercourse. Love; Art; History.