Art Of The Middle Ages, The (World Of Art Series)

Description:
This comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe covers the period from Early Christian and Byzantine, through 'Barbarian', Carolingian and Ottonian, to Romanesque and Gothic. Architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts are all vividly discussed and richly illustrated. Benton covers topics ranging from great cathedrals, monasteries and churches to alterpieces, reliquaries, gargoyles and carvings. Of particular interest are sections on secular and ecclesiastical clothing, armour, textiles, domestic architecture and the medieval social structure. The author also describes the techniques used by medieval artists in fresco and mural painting, enamelling, manuscript illumination, stained glass production and tapestry weaving.

Table of Contents:
1. Early Christian and Byzantine Art 2. Art of the Early Middle Ages 3. Romanesque Art in Central France and Along the Pilgrimage Roads 4. Romanesque Art in Southern and Western France 5. Romanesque Art Outside France 6. Romanesque Sculpture, Decorative Arts and Manuscript Illumination 7. Early, Gothic Art in France 8. Late Gothic Art in France 9. Gothic Art Outside France 10. Gothic Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Manuscript Illumination and Painting 11. Art in Daily Life

Author Biography:
Janetta Rebold Benton is Professor of Art History at Pace University. She is a well-known lecturer on medieval art, and has written widely on the subject. Among her previous books are The Medieval Menagerie: Animals in the Art of the Middle Ages, Holy Terrors: Gargoyles on Medieval Buildings and Arts and Culture.