by JanettaReboldBenton (Author)
This comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe covers the period from Early Christian and Byzantine, through 'Barbarian', Carolingian and Ottonian, to Romanesque and Gothic. Architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts are all vividly discussed and richly illustrated. Benton covers topics ranging from great cathedrals, monasteries and churches to alterpieces, reliquaries, gargoyles and carvings. Of particular interest are sections on secular and ecclesiastical clothing, armour, textiles, domestic architecture and the medieval social structure. The author also describes the techniques used by medieval artists in fresco and mural painting, enamelling, manuscript illumination, stained glass production and tapestry weaving.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 27 May 2002
ISBN 10: 0500203504
ISBN 13: 9780500203507
Book Overview: An eloquent and informative survey of medieval art and architecture