Masterpieces Of Medieval Art

Author : James Robinson,Silke Ackermann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015082768493

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Masterpieces of Medieval Art by James Robinson,Silke Ackermann Pdf

The British Museum has one of the world's finest collections of antiquities from medieval Europe. This magnificent book investigat es 150 of the most important works of art, including the most famous such as the Lewis chessmen, the Borradaile triptych, the St Eustace head reliquary, the Royal Gold Cup, the Royal Gittern and medieval court art from the palaces of Westminster and Clarendon. This book puts these remarkable treasures into a historical context by exploring themes including dynastic art (royal and aristocratic patronage), sacred art (devotion, venerati on and pilgrimage) and the art of pleasure (love, leisure and feasting). The range and scope of the British Museum's marvellous collections combined with the British Library's manuscripts provides a stunning overview of the artistic production of this critical period in Western history.

Author : Janetta Rebold Benton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781567206555

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Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art by Janetta Rebold Benton Pdf

A comprehensive and informed analysis explores the startlingly diverse and sophisticated fine arts in the Middle Ages. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the work done by artists in western Europe during the Middle Ages. Art historian Janetta Rebold Benton uses examples such as the Book of Kells, Bury Saint Edmunds Cross, and the Bayeux Tapestry, and the work of artists such as Jan van Eyck and Giotto to explore the various media available to medieval artists and the ways in which those media were used to create a stunning array of masterworks. Although the visual arts of the Middle Ages were extremely colorful, today much of that color has diminished or disappeared, the pigments and threads faded, the gold abraded, the silver tarnished. Materials, Methods, and Masterpieces of Medieval Art allows these works to sparkle once more.

Author : Wendy A. Stein
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588395979

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How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein Pdf

The intensely expressive art of the Middle Ages was created to awe, educate and connect the viewer to heaven. Its power reverberates to this day, even among the secular. But experiencing the full meaning and purpose of medieval art requires an understanding of its narrative content. This volume introduces the subjects and stories most frequently depicted in medieval art, many of them drawn from the Bible and other religious literature. Included among the thirty-eight representative works are brilliant altarpieces, stained-glass windows, intricate tapestries, carved wood sculptures, delicate ivories, and captivating manuscript illuminations, all drawn from the holdings of the Metropolitan Museum, one of the world's most comprehensive collections of medieval art. Iconic masterworks such as the Merode Altarpiece, the Unicorn Tapestries, and the Belles Heures of the duc de Berry are featured along with less familiar work. Descriptions of the individual pieces highlight the context in which they were made, conveying their visual and technical nuances as well as their broader symbolic meaning. With its accessible informative discussions and superb full-color illustrations, How to Read Medieval Art explores the iconographic themes of the period, making them clearly recognizable and opening vistas onto history and literature, faith and devotion.

Author : Robert G. Calkins
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0801493064

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Monuments of Medieval Art by Robert G. Calkins Pdf

This richly illustrated and scholarly study traces the development of art through the Middle Ages, from the early Christian catacombs of Italy and the treasures of Sutton Hoo to the masterpieces of Romanesque cathedrals and illuminated manuscripts.

Author : Cloisters (Museum),Peter Barnet,Nancy Y. Wu
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture, Medieval
ISBN : 9781588391766

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The Cloisters by Cloisters (Museum),Peter Barnet,Nancy Y. Wu Pdf

"By surveying these elaborate tapestries, delicate carvings, and other objects in roughly the historical sequence in which they were created, we glimpse the evolving styles and artistic traditions of the Middle Ages and gain a more meaningful understanding of the contexts in which many of them appeared. Among the masterpieces on display at The Cloisters are the famed Unicorn Tapestries, the richly carved twelfth-century ivory cross associated with the abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, known as the "Cloisters Cross," the exquisite Annuciation triptych by the Netherlandish painter Robert Campin, and many fine examples of manuscript illumination, enameling, metalwork, and stained glass." "Complete with digital color photography, map, floor plan, and glossary, this book is a contemporary guide that will reward students and enthusiasts of the Middle Ages as well as visitors seeing the Museum for the first time."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Robert Suckale
Publisher : Taschen
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN : 3822818259

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Masterpieces of Western Art by Robert Suckale Pdf

This volume traces the history of painting from medieval times to modern times with a focus on each era and its major artists. This volume traces the history of painting from medieval times to modern times with a focus on each era and its major artists.

Author : Michael Byron Norris,Rebecca Arkenberg
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588390837

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Medieval Art by Michael Byron Norris,Rebecca Arkenberg Pdf

This educational resource packet covers more than 1200 years of medieval art from western Europe and Byzantium, as represented by objects in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Among the contents of this resource are: an overview of medieval art and the period; a collection of aspects of medieval life, including knighthood, monasticism, pilgrimage, and pleasures and pastimes; information on materials and techniques medieval artists used; maps; a timeline; a bibliography; and a selection of useful resources, including a list of significant collections of medieval art in the U.S. and Canada and a guide to relevant Web sites. Tote box includes a binder book containing background information, lesson plans, timeline, glossary, bibliography, suggested additional resources, and 35 slides, as well as two posters and a 2 CD-ROMs.

Author : Arthur Gardner
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1342144244

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French Sculpture of the Thirteenth Century by Arthur Gardner Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Bobbi Chertok,Goody Hirshfeld,Marilyn Rosh
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 0590644351

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Teaching the Middle Ages with Magnificent Art Masterpieces by Bobbi Chertok,Goody Hirshfeld,Marilyn Rosh Pdf

This book was designed to bring your tudents back in time 1,000 years ago to make peple and events of the period between 1060 to 1460 come alive. Using four magnificent works of art from the Middle Ages, the books highlights a time of castles and cathedrals by introuding students to the everyday lives of some medieval people.

Author : Arthur B. 1878 Gardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1362078921

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FRENCH SCULPTURE OF THE 13TH C by Arthur B. 1878 Gardner Pdf

Author : Lora Ann Sigler
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476673523

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Medieval Art and the Look of Silent Film by Lora Ann Sigler Pdf

 The heyday of silent film soon became quaint with the arrival of "talkies." As early as 1929, critics and historians were writing of the period as though it were the distant past. Much of the literature on the silent era focuses on its filmic art--ambiance and psychological depth, the splendor of the sets and costumes--yet overlooks the inspiration behind these. This book explores the Middle Ages as the prevailing influence on costume and set design in silent film and a force in fashion and architecture of the era. In the wake of World War I, designers overthrew the artifice of prewar style and manners and drew upon what seemed a nobler, purer age to create an ambiance that reflected higher ideals.

Author : Veronica Sekules
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 0192842412

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Medieval Art by Veronica Sekules Pdf

This refreshing new look at Medieval art conveys a very real sense of the impact of art on everyday life in Europe from 1000 to 1500. It examines the importance of art in the expression and spread of knowledge and ideas, including notions of the heroism and justice of war, and the dominant view of Christianity. Taking its starting point from issues of contemporary relevance, such as the environment, the identity of the artist, and the position of women, the book also highlights the attitudes and events specific to the sophisticated visual culture of the Middle Ages, and goes on to link this period to the Renaissance. The fascinating question of whether commercial and social activities between countries encouraged similar artistic taste and patronage, or contributed to the defining of cultural difference in Europe, is fully explored.

Author : Caecilia Davis-Weyer (red.),Medieval Academy of America
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0802066283

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Early Medieval Art, 300-1150 by Caecilia Davis-Weyer (red.),Medieval Academy of America Pdf

Originally published by Prentice-Hall, 1971.

Author : Peter Barnet,Michael Brandt,Gerhard Lutz
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781588394972

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Medieval Treasures from Hildesheim by Peter Barnet,Michael Brandt,Gerhard Lutz Pdf

"Hildesheim, Germany, was a leading center of art between 1000 and 1250, when outstanding precious works, such as the larger-than-life size Ringelheim Crucifix, illuminated manuscripts lavishly bound in jeweled covers, and a monumental bronze baptismal font, were commissioned for its churches and cathedral. In 1985, UNESCO designated St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim a world cultural heritage site, recognizing them as monuments of medieval art with exceptionally rich treasures. Despite its significance, Hildesheim's incomparable collection of medieval church furnishings is little known outside of Germany. This book provides the first comprehensive examination in English of the city's treasures, its leading role in the art of the Middle Ages, and its churches' history of commissioning and collecting outstanding objects. Highlighting fifty precious and rare works, this book beautifully illustrates some of the great masterpieces of medieval church art."--Publisher's description.

Author : Gale R. Owen-Crocker,Timothy Graham
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art, Medieval
ISBN : 071904992X

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Medieval Art by Gale R. Owen-Crocker,Timothy Graham Pdf

To honor the late renowned art historian C.R. Dodwell, a collection of papers by leading scholars are combined to provide an illuminating perspective on a richly varied selection of topics, not the least of which recognizes Dodwell's significant achievement in restoring Lambeth Palace Library during the 1950s. 8 color and 101 bandw illustrations.