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European Art of the Fourteenth Century
. Baragli
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Paperback. The effects of war and famine in Europe, in the 14th century, lead to a widespread mystical religiosity, which emphasised both joy and suffering. This in turn inspired the creation of some of the most magnificent religious art of the period. This illustrated work highlights the most important artists, works, concepts and theories of the period. Series: Art Through the Centuries. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; ACK; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 136 x 24. Weight in Grams: 702.
In the fourteenth century, Europe was a place ravaged by the effects of war and famine and then devastated by the Black Death. These multiple crises lead to a widespread mystical religiosity, which emphasised both ecstatic joy and extreme suffering. This in turn inspired the creation of some of the most magnificent religious art of the period, from depictions of the Crucifixion, to the martyrdom of saints. The ever growing literate elite also created demand for secular art, from magnificent portraits, to lavishly illuminated manuscripts. "European Art in the Fourteenth Century" highlights the most important artists, works, concepts and theories ... Read more
In the fourteenth century, Europe was a place ravaged by the effects of war and famine and then devastated by the Black Death. These multiple crises lead to a widespread mystical religiosity, which emphasised both ecstatic joy and extreme suffering. This in turn inspired the creation of some of the most magnificent religious art of the period, from depictions of the Crucifixion, to the martyrdom of saints. The ever growing literate elite also created demand for secular art, from magnificent portraits, to lavishly illuminated manuscripts. "European Art in the Fourteenth Century" highlights the most important artists, works, concepts and theories ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Series
Art Through the Centuries
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892368594
SKU
V9780892368594
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About . Baragli
Sandra Baragli has had numerous articles published in respected art journals Medioevo and Stile Arte.
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