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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892368594
- ISBN
- 9780892368594
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.24
€ 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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892367122
- ISBN
- 9780892367122
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.94
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.20
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.86
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€ 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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674007826
- ISBN
- 9780674007826
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 34.07
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€ 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
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 59.30€ 50.28
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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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780884022152
- ISBN
- 9780884022152
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Penn State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271009469
- ISBN
- 9780271009469
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Condition: New
€ 155.32€ 127.89
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.10
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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
€ 35.00
The Allegory of the Church: Romanesque Portals and Their Verse Inscrip...
Calvin B (University Of Minnesota) Kendall
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
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.27
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€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 34.99
€ 29.86