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History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400

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History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art c 500 CE to c 1400

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.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892368594
ISBN
9780892368594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.24

Paperback. A study of the Spitz book of hours, one of the finest French manuscripts in the collections of the Getty Museum, painted in the International style. Gregory Clark places the manuscript in the turbulent context of Parisian culture around 1420. All the book's miniatures are reproduced in colour. Series: Getty Museum Studies on Art. Num Pages: 90 pages, 40 colour & 24 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; ACK; AFT; AKLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 191 x 7. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
J. Paul Getty Museum
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892367122
ISBN
9780892367122
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.94

Paperback. The St Albans Psalter is one of the most important, famous, and puzzling books produced in 12th-century England. It was probably created between 1120 and 1140 at St Albans Abbey. In 2012, scholars conservators, and scientists at the J Paul Getty Musesum conducted an examination of the Psalter. This title deals with these 12th-century manuscripts. Num Pages: 104 pages, 94 colour & 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; ACK; AFT; AKLB; HRCR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 198 x 9. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606061459
ISBN
9781606061459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.20

Paperback. A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature. Num Pages: 192 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; ACK; AMKL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. .
Publisher
York Medieval Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903153611
ISBN
9781903153611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.86

Paperback. Throughout the history of imperial China, the educational elite used various means to criticize government policies and actions. By examining literary archetypes, titles of paintings, inscriptions and the historical context, this text shows that paintings expressed strong political opinions. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 434 pages, 44 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3F; 3H; ACK; AFC; DSBB; DSC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 276 x 212 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674007826
ISBN
9780674007826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.07

Hardcover. Num Pages: 376 pages, 8 color illus., 80 b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACK; AFC; AGR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Zone Books United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935408208
ISBN
9781935408208
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Hardback. Features nearly all of the ancient glass objects in the collection of the Princeton University Art Museum. In this title, an introductory essay by an award-winning scholar summarizes the history of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine glass, with a special emphasis on people and on the processes they used to create and decorate these artefacts. Series: Princeton University Art Museum. Num Pages: 408 pages, 556 colour images + 40 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 1QDAZ; ACG; ACK; AFP; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 264 x 45. Weight in Grams: 2902.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300179811
ISBN
9780300179811
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.30
€ 50.28

Paperback. Editor(s): Laiou, Angeliki E.; Maguire, Henry. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAZ; 3D; 3F; 3H; ACK; HBJD; HBJF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 425.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884022152
ISBN
9780884022152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

hardcover. Series: College Art Association Monographs in the Fine Arts. Num Pages: 160 pages, 2 colour illustrations, 98 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; ACK; AFK; AGR; AMGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 993.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Penn State University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271009469
ISBN
9780271009469
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.32
€ 127.89

Hardcover. A celebration of the finest 300 works of Byzantine art. Num Pages: 304 pages. Dimension: 298 x 264 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2250.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714848105
ISBN
9780714848105
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.11
€ 54.31

Hardback. The so-called chasuble of Thomas Becket (1118-1170) is one of the most magnificent medieval textiles in the Mediterranean region. Richly illustrated with details, this volume investigates the meaning of the inscriptions and motifs, examines manufacturing techniques and the function of the chasuble, and traces its "biography". Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: ACK; AFW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 300. .
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777425191
ISBN
9783777425191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.82
€ 90.58

Hardcover. A comprehensive and timely exploration of the key role Jerusalem played in shaping the art and culture of the Middle Ages Editor(s): Boehm, Barbara Drake; Holcomb, Melanie. Num Pages: 352 pages, 354 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FBH; ACK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 316 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2328.
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
y First printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781588395986
ISBN
9781588395986
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.30
€ 50.35

Hardcover. "The Book of Kells" is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four Gospels with full-page depictions of Christ, the Virgin and the Evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting. In this bok, illustrations feature 59 full-size reproductions of complete pages of the manuscript. Num Pages: 256 pages, 250 illustrations, 230 in colour. BIC Classification: ACK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 337 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Edition
01st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
9780500238943
ISBN
9780500238943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.99
€ 57.26

Paperback. Ever since it came to the world's attention in the 17th century, the world's most famous tapestry has been a source of never-ending speculation. This book highlights the background of its construction and the vents of 1066 that it portrays. It details: warfare and weaponry, armour and costumes, depictions of everyday life, houses, and farming. Editor(s): McIlwain, John. Series: Pitkin History. Num Pages: 32 pages, 80 colour illustrations and 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DDF; ACK; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 84 x 3. Weight in Grams: 110.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841652221
ISBN
9781841652221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.10

Paperback. Aims to provide a comprehensive guide to all forms of pictorial art - from wall and panel paintings to stained glass windows, mosaics and embroidery - and sets them against the historical and theological influences of the age. This study covers the period from 800 to 1200. Series: The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series. Num Pages: 470 pages, 325 b&w illustrations, 75 colour plates, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3F; 3H; ACK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 284 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2050. Fine clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSG0017388
ISBN
9780300064933
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 35.00

paperback. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACK; AMC; AMN; AMX; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Toronto Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442613096
ISBN
9781442613096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 44.27

Hardback. Num Pages: 600 pages, 130 colour and 700 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBBEP; ACK; ACN; AFC; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 314 x 48. Weight in Grams: 3402.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271025377
ISBN
9780271025377
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.55
€ 103.36

Paperback. The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Who commissioned the tapestry? Was it Bishop Odo, William's ruthless half-brother? This book shows how we remake history in every age and how a great work of art has a life of its own. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; ACK; HB; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099450191
ISBN
9780099450191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.22

Hardback. Friars transformed the relationship of the church to laymen by taking religion outside to public and domestic spaces. This book aims book to analyze the friars' influence on the growth and transformation of medieval buildings and urban spaces. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 colour images + 40 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3H; ACK; HBLC1; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 192 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1118.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300203844
ISBN
9780300203844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.34
€ 44.50

Paperback. A fresh appraisal of the art of Anglo-Saxon England, focusing on art as an aesthetic vehicle and art as an active political force. Num Pages: 352 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; ACK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 264 x 27. Weight in Grams: 880.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783270958
ISBN
9781783270958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.86

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