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Cross and Culture in Anglo-Norman England: Theology, Imagery, Devotion
John Munns
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Description for Cross and Culture in Anglo-Norman England: Theology, Imagery, Devotion
Hardback. An examination of the passion and crucifixion of Christ as depicted in the visual and religious culture of Anglo-Norman England. Num Pages: 360 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; ACK; AGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 317 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1020.
The twelfth century has long been recognised as a period of unusual vibrancy and importance, witnessing seminal changes in the inter-related spheres of theology, devotional practice, and iconography, especially with regard to the cross and the crucifixion of Christ. However, the visual arts of the period have been somewhat neglected, scholarly activity tending to concentrate on its textual and intellectual heritage. This book explores this extraordinarily rich and vibrant visual and religious culture, offering new and exciting insights into its significance, and studying the dynamic relationships between ideas and images in England between 1066 and the first decades ... Read more
The twelfth century has long been recognised as a period of unusual vibrancy and importance, witnessing seminal changes in the inter-related spheres of theology, devotional practice, and iconography, especially with regard to the cross and the crucifixion of Christ. However, the visual arts of the period have been somewhat neglected, scholarly activity tending to concentrate on its textual and intellectual heritage. This book explores this extraordinarily rich and vibrant visual and religious culture, offering new and exciting insights into its significance, and studying the dynamic relationships between ideas and images in England between 1066 and the first decades ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1020g
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783271269
SKU
V9781783271269
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99-1
Reviews for Cross and Culture in Anglo-Norman England: Theology, Imagery, Devotion
[Munns] demonstrates clearly the interdependence of theology, artistic production, devotion, philosophy, individual agency, and religious institutions that characterize the development of human thought. In doing so, he also demonstrates his own magisterial grasp of them. SPECULUM Beautifully produced .. Munns has complied a remarkably comprehensive overview of the centrality of the Cross in English society. [His] ... Read more