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The Pictorial Arts of the West, 800-1200 (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art)
C. R. Dodwell
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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
Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries the Western world witnessed a glorious flowering of the pictorial arts. In this lavishly illustrated book, C.R. Dodwell provides a comprehensive guide to all forms of this 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.
Dodwell describes the rise and development of some of the great styles of the Middle Ages: Carolingian art, which ranged from the splendid illuminations appropriate to an emperor's court to drawings of great delicacy; Anglo-Saxon art, which had a rare vitality and finesse; ... Read more
Between the ninth and thirteenth centuries the Western world witnessed a glorious flowering of the pictorial arts. In this lavishly illustrated book, C.R. Dodwell provides a comprehensive guide to all forms of this 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.
Dodwell describes the rise and development of some of the great styles of the Middle Ages: Carolingian art, which ranged from the splendid illuminations appropriate to an emperor's court to drawings of great delicacy; Anglo-Saxon art, which had a rare vitality and finesse; ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
Used, Like New
Series
The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series
Number of Pages
494
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300064933
SKU
KSG0017388
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About C. R. Dodwell
C.R. Dodwell was formerly professor of the history of art at Manchester University and is the author of numerous books on early medieval art.
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