Gothic Art
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark volume in the celebrated World of Art series, Gothic Art presents a comprehensive survey of one of Europe's most dramatic and spiritually charged artistic movements. Andrew Martindale chronicles the development of Gothic aesthetics from its origins in 12th-century France through its flowering across the cathedrals, sculptures, manuscripts, and panel paintings of medieval Europe. With 206 plates — 32 in full colour — the work illustrates the extraordinary craftsmanship and theological vision that defined Gothic culture, from the soaring vaulted architecture of Notre-Dame to the intricate goldwork of sacred altarpieces. Authoritative yet accessible, this essential reference argues that Gothic art represents far more than a stylistic period, but rather a profound expression of medieval faith, civic ambition, and human creativity.
Author: Andrew Martindale
Format: Paperback
Published: 1967, Thames and Hudson
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark volume in the celebrated World of Art series, Gothic Art presents a comprehensive survey of one of Europe's most dramatic and spiritually charged artistic movements. Andrew Martindale chronicles the development of Gothic aesthetics from its origins in 12th-century France through its flowering across the cathedrals, sculptures, manuscripts, and panel paintings of medieval Europe. With 206 plates — 32 in full colour — the work illustrates the extraordinary craftsmanship and theological vision that defined Gothic culture, from the soaring vaulted architecture of Notre-Dame to the intricate goldwork of sacred altarpieces. Authoritative yet accessible, this essential reference argues that Gothic art represents far more than a stylistic period, but rather a profound expression of medieval faith, civic ambition, and human creativity.