How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein (English) Paperback Book

Description: How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle Ages FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle AgesHow to Read Medieval Art introduces the art of the European Middle Ages through 50 notable examples from the Metropolitan Museums collection, which is one of the most comprehensive in the world. This handsomely illustrated volume includes multi-panel altarpieces, stained glass windows, wooden sculpture, as well as manuscript illuminations, and features iconic masterworks such as the Merode Altarpiece, Unicorn Tapestries, and The Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry. Formal explorations of individual works, chosen to exemplify key ideas crucial to understanding medieval art, are accompanied by relevant information about the context in which they were created, conveying the works visual nuances but also their broader symbolic meaning. Superb color illustrations further reveal the visual and conceptual richness of medieval art, providing the reader with a deeper understanding of the history and iconography of this pivotal era.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press Author Biography Wendy A. Stein is a research associate in the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Description for Bookstore Informative and accessible, this book introduces readers to the iconography of the European Middle Ages through wide-ranging examples from the Metropolitan Museums exceptional collection. Details ISBN1588395979 Author Wendy A. Stein Short Title HT READ MEDIEVAL ART Language English ISBN-10 1588395979 ISBN-13 9781588395979 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Metropolitan Museum of Art Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 709.40902 Series The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read NZ Release Date 2016-10-18 US Release Date 2016-10-18 Publication Date 2016-10-18 UK Release Date 2016-10-18 Pages 136 Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art Illustrations 141 color illus. Audience General AU Release Date 2016-10-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161849197;

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