Early Medieval Art

Name: Early Medieval Art
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ISBN: 9780192842435

ISBN-10: 0192842439

ISBN-13: 9780192842435

Edition: 2002

Authors: Lawrence Nees

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In the first millennium, a rich and distinctive artistic tradition emerged in Europe. Early Medieval Art explores this tradition and tracks its development from c. 300 AD through c. 1000 AD, revealing forms of artistic expression ranging from brilliant illuminated manuscripts to decorative chairs, rich embroidery, and precious metalwork. Nees explores issues of artist patronage, craftsmanship, holy men and women, monasteries, secular courts, and the expressive and educational roles of artistic creation. Instead of treating early Christian art in the late Roman tradition and the arts of the newly established kingdoms of northern Europe as opposites, he adopts a more holistic view, treating…

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List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/18/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.57" wide x 9.37" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Introduction



The Roman Language of Art



Earliest Christian Art



Conversion



Art for Aristocrats



Endings and Beginnings



Craftsmanship and Artistry



Saints and Holy Places



Holy Images



Word and Image



Art at the Court



Expressive and Didactic Images



Towards a New Age


Conclusion


Notes


Timeline


Further Reading


Museums and Websites


List of Illustrations


Index