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How to Read Medieval Art
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How to Read Medieval Art
An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle Ages
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An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle Ages
How to Read Medieval Art introduces the art of the European Middle Ages through 50 notable examples from the Metropolitan Museum’s 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 colour 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
Series: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read
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How to Read Medieval Art by Wendy A. Stein offers an engaging exploration of the complex symbols and themes found in medieval artworks. Readers appreciate its accessible language and detailed visuals, which provide a comprehensive guide for both novices and enthusiasts. The book is celebrated for shedding light on the historical context and artistic techniques, making medieval art more approachable and understandable.
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ISBN: 9781588395979
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 October 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Illustration: 141 color illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 267.0mm
Weight: 635g
Pages: 136
About the Author
Wendy A. Stein is a research associate in the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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