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Studies in Medieval Irish Metalwork
Michael Ryan
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Description for Studies in Medieval Irish Metalwork
hardcover. An analysis of the highly significant corpus of metalwork produced in Ireland between the 7th and 10th centuries. Ryan reeamines old finds and incorporates new discoveries and research. Jewellery, hoards, chalices, reliquaries, household and decorative fittings are all examined in detail with accompanying illustrations. Num Pages: 436 pages, 269 illus. BIC Classification: 1DBR; ACK; AFT. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 241 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1716.
Early-medieval Irish fine metalwork is generally agreed to be one of the high points of achievement in European decorative arts. In the corpus of finds from the 7th to the 10th centuries are many masterpieces of the goldsmith's art some are personal ornaments, many are objects made for the service of the Church. The corpus of metalwork has been greatly expanded in recent years by new finds and by re-examination of older discoveries and major international exhibitions have won a new understanding of the significance of this material. A series of papers by Michael Ryan recording many new finds and ... Read more
Early-medieval Irish fine metalwork is generally agreed to be one of the high points of achievement in European decorative arts. In the corpus of finds from the 7th to the 10th centuries are many masterpieces of the goldsmith's art some are personal ornaments, many are objects made for the service of the Church. The corpus of metalwork has been greatly expanded in recent years by new finds and by re-examination of older discoveries and major international exhibitions have won a new understanding of the significance of this material. A series of papers by Michael Ryan recording many new finds and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
Number of Pages
612
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781899828296
SKU
V9781899828296
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