Medieval Sculpture and Works of Art

Medieval Sculpture and Works of Art

Author: Paul Williamson

Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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AcknowledgementsForewordIntroductionBibliographical abbreviations CatalogueStone and marble sculptures Wood sculpturesIvory carvingsEnamelsOther works of artConcordancePhotographic acknowledgementsIndex of collectors, collections and dealers.


Italian Medieval Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters

Italian Medieval Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1588393968

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"The collection of Italian medieval sculpture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters began with the acquisition in 1908 of a Romanesque column statue; today the Museum's holdings comprise more than seventy works dating from the ninth to the late fifteenth century ... The birthplaces of these works range from Sicily to Venice; some typify local styles, others illustrate the intense artistic exchanges taking place within Italy and between Italy and the wider world ... Technological advances of the last decades have made it possible to determine more precisely the materials and techniques from which works of art are made, the history of their alteration, and the mechanisms of their deterioration. Using such techniques, scholars have been able to ascertain, for example, that sculptures previously thought to be modern works carved in the medieval manner were in fact completely authentic. This innovative volume represents a watershed in the study of sculpture: a collaborative dialogue between an art historian and a conservator—between art history and art science—that deepens our understanding of the object we see, while illuminating its elusive, enigmatic history"--From publisher's description.


Set in Stone

Set in Stone

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1588391922

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Medieval Art

Medieval Art

Author: Marilyn Stokstad

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-05-04

Total Pages: 1000

ISBN-13: 0429974663

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This book teaches the reader how to look at medieval art–which aspects of architecture, sculpture, or painting are important and for what reasons. It includes the art and building of what is now Western Europe from the second to the fifteenth centuries.


The Wyvern Collection

The Wyvern Collection

Author: Paul Williamson

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500021775

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One of the most important collections of medieval sculpture and metalwork ever assembled, available to the public for the first time This is the definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of medieval art that exists in private hands, not previously accessible to the public. Comprised of outstanding European sculptures of the medieval period, as well as some Late Antique and Byzantine pieces and related works of the post-medieval era, this stunning volume includes detailed descriptions of many items rarely or never before seen in print. The featured objects are made from wood, stone (including alabaster and marble), terra- cotta, and metal— mostly consisting of crucifix figures (corpora) and other functional metalware, such as aquamanilia (water vessels for the washing of hands) and candlesticks—all of which are beautifully showcased by specially commissioned photography.


Medieval Art

Medieval Art

Author: Michael Byron Norris

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1588390837

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This educational resource packet covers more than 1200 years of medieval art from western Europe and Byzantium, as represented by objects in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Among the contents of this resource are: an overview of medieval art and the period; a collection of aspects of medieval life, including knighthood, monasticism, pilgrimage, and pleasures and pastimes; information on materials and techniques medieval artists used; maps; a timeline; a bibliography; and a selection of useful resources, including a list of significant collections of medieval art in the U.S. and Canada and a guide to relevant Web sites. Tote box includes a binder book containing background information, lesson plans, timeline, glossary, bibliography, suggested additional resources, and 35 slides, as well as two posters and a 2 CD-ROMs.


Early Medieval Art

Early Medieval Art

Author: Lawrence Nees

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780192842435

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Earliest Christian art - Saints and holy places - Holy images - Artistic production for the wealthy - Icons & iconography.


ArtCurious

ArtCurious

Author: Jennifer Dasal

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0143134590

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A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.