Romanesque Mural Painting
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Otto Demus
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: All plates present.
This authoritative art history volume, Romanesque Mural Painting, chronicles the vibrant and often overlooked world of medieval frescoes. It presents a comprehensive study of the artistic techniques, iconographic programs, and regional variations that defined Romanesque wall art across Europe. Demus meticulously details the stylistic evolution and theological significance embedded within these monumental works, offering profound insights into the cultural and religious landscape of the period. The text illustrates how these murals served as powerful visual narratives, instructing and inspiring congregations in an era before widespread literacy. This essential work uncovers the enduring legacy and artistic brilliance of a pivotal epoch in art history.
Author: Otto Demus
Published: 1970, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers
Author: Otto Demus
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1970
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: All plates present.
This authoritative art history volume, Romanesque Mural Painting, chronicles the vibrant and often overlooked world of medieval frescoes. It presents a comprehensive study of the artistic techniques, iconographic programs, and regional variations that defined Romanesque wall art across Europe. Demus meticulously details the stylistic evolution and theological significance embedded within these monumental works, offering profound insights into the cultural and religious landscape of the period. The text illustrates how these murals served as powerful visual narratives, instructing and inspiring congregations in an era before widespread literacy. This essential work uncovers the enduring legacy and artistic brilliance of a pivotal epoch in art history.