The Monastic Achievement
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: George Zarnecki
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1972
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Reading copy with markings in grey lead.
The Monastic Achievement by George Zarnecki presents a comprehensive study of monasticism's profound influence on medieval European culture and art. This authoritative work chronicles the architectural innovations, sculptural masterpieces, and intellectual contributions fostered within monastic communities. Zarnecki illustrates how these religious institutions served as vital centers for learning and artistic development, shaping the spiritual and aesthetic landscape of the era. The text details the enduring legacy of monastic orders, revealing their pivotal role in preserving knowledge and advancing artistic expression throughout the Middle Ages.
Author: George Zarnecki
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1972
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Reading copy with markings in grey lead.
The Monastic Achievement by George Zarnecki presents a comprehensive study of monasticism's profound influence on medieval European culture and art. This authoritative work chronicles the architectural innovations, sculptural masterpieces, and intellectual contributions fostered within monastic communities. Zarnecki illustrates how these religious institutions served as vital centers for learning and artistic development, shaping the spiritual and aesthetic landscape of the era. The text details the enduring legacy of monastic orders, revealing their pivotal role in preserving knowledge and advancing artistic expression throughout the Middle Ages.