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Resplendent Faith: Liturgical Treasuries of the Middle Ages
Stephen N. Fliegel
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Description for Resplendent Faith: Liturgical Treasuries of the Middle Ages
Hardcover. A compendium of the typical objects found within medieval church treasuries and includes a discussion of their form and function and their significance in the medieval religious service. It is suitable for art historians, those interested in the history of religion and liturgical practices, and nonspecialists who appreciate medieval art. Series Editor(s): Tevesz, Michael J. Series: The Sacred Landmarks Series. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70 full-colour illustrations, notes, biblio., glossary, index. BIC Classification: ACK; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 279 x 17. Weight in Grams: 886.
A beautifully illustrated collection of some of the finest examples of liturgical artNo work of art can be fully appreciated if divorced from the culture that produced it. This examination of liturgical objects found in the medieval church treasury assesses their artistic technique and method, placing the objects in the context of medieval liturgical practice and piety. Author Stephen N. Fliegel explores the origins of religious treasuries in late antiquity and their ultimate disappearance as a result of the Reformation, French Revolution, and political upheavals of the early modern period.Resplendent Faith is a richly illustrated compendium of the typical objects ... Read more
A beautifully illustrated collection of some of the finest examples of liturgical artNo work of art can be fully appreciated if divorced from the culture that produced it. This examination of liturgical objects found in the medieval church treasury assesses their artistic technique and method, placing the objects in the context of medieval liturgical practice and piety. Author Stephen N. Fliegel explores the origins of religious treasuries in late antiquity and their ultimate disappearance as a result of the Reformation, French Revolution, and political upheavals of the early modern period.Resplendent Faith is a richly illustrated compendium of the typical objects ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Kent State University Press
Condition
New
Series
The Sacred Landmarks Series
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
Kent, OH, United States
ISBN
9780873389792
SKU
V9780873389792
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About Stephen N. Fliegel
Stephen N. Fliegel is curator of medieval art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. He received his degrees in art history from the University of Sheffield, England. He also holds an adjunct professorship in art history at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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