Medieval Art

Name: Medieval Art
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ISBN: 9780192842411

ISBN-10: 0192842412

ISBN-13: 9780192842411

Edition: 2001

Authors: Veronica Sekules

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This refreshing new look at Medieval art conveys a very real sense of the impact of art on everyday life in Europe from 1000 to 1500. It examines the importance of art in the expression and spread of knowledge and ideas, including notions of the heroism and justice of war, and the dominant view of Christianity. Taking its starting point from issues of contemporary relevance, such as the environment, the identity of the artist, and the position of women, the book also highlights the attitudes and events specific to the sophisticated visual culture of the Middle Ages, and goes on to link this period to the Renaissance. The fascinating question of whether commercial and social activities…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/19/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.57" wide x 9.41" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Acknowledgements



Medieval Europe, showing cultural centres and principal trade routes



Europe in the High Middle Ages--the main political divisions


Introduction: The Realms of Art



A Sense of Place



Artists



Art and Power in the Latin Church from the Eleventh to the Thirteenth Century



Design and Devotion 1200-1500



Image and Learning



Art and War



Pleasures


Notes


Timeline


Further Reading


Museums and Websites


List of Illustrations


Index